Speech-Language Pathologist: Transform Communication

Devotionhospice; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Devotionhospice is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients with dysphagia, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. You may select alternative communication systems and teach their use, and may conduct research related to speech and language problems.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will administer tests, develop treatment plans, document progress for meetings such as IEPs or team meetings, instruct clients in communication techniques, educate families,

Qualifications

• 1 year of rehab experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Valid Auto Insurance required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat dysphagia, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Administer and evaluate hearing or speech tests to diagnose and plan treatment.
• Develop or implement treatment plans for speech, language, swallowing issues.
• Participate in meetings and write progress reports (IEP, in-service, team meetings).
• Instruct clients in communication techniques (sign language, lip reading).
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies and coping methods.
• Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
• Teach clients to control tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
• Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Auto insurance

HomeCare HomeBase experience

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

Devotionhospice is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients with dysphagia, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. You may select alternative communication systems and teach their use, and may conduct research related to speech and language problems.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will administer tests, develop treatment plans, document progress for meetings such as IEPs or team meetings, instruct clients in communication techniques, educate families,