Speech-Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy - PRN - 1st Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ephraimmcdowell seeks a rehabilitation specialist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders within our department. The role follows policy and emphasizes F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

Indoor department with a forty-hour work week, holiday and weekend rotation, and exposure to blood and body fluids. Experience or clinical internship is preferred; strong computer and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders.
• Must follow department policies and procedures.
• Clinical internship or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients according to department policy.
• Collaborate with therapy teams and family members.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic skills

Computer skills

Education

Clinical internship preferred

Job description

Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders, according to department policy and procedure. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

Indoor department, clean and pleasant. Well lighted and ventilated. Forty hour work week with holiday and weekend rotation. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. Exposure to physical and mental anguish. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS

Has contact with patients and patient family members, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, nursing, Physicians, and other department Associates.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Computer, communication, therapeutic/technical skills.

Experience or completed Clinical Internship preferred.