Speech Language Therapist (SLP) - Inpatient

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on and relocation benefits

Educational and career development options

Access to wellness programs

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a full-time Speech Language Therapist in Albuquerque, NM to join our Downtown Rehabilitation team. In this role, you will evaluate patients with speech, language, and hearing disorders and develop appropriate rehabilitation programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology and relevant licensure. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits including educational opportunities and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Required certification and licensure in New Mexico.
• BLS certification is necessary at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
• Coordinate with various disciplines involved in patient care.
• Promote self-determination and independence for patients.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Advocacy

Rehabilitation Program Design

Communication

Education

Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology

New Mexico Licensure in SLP

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Location

1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation

Minimum Offer $33.87 per hour
Maximum Offer $51.73 per hour

Summary

Join our Downtown Rehabilitation team as a Speech Language Therapist!

Benefits

Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.

Staff safety: wearable badge for safety assistance.

Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles (eligible positions).

Malpractice liability insurance.

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.

EPIC electronic charting system.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and dysphagia disorders.
• Oversee and inscribe a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and immediate environmental well‑being of the patient.
• Promote patient/caregiver self‑determination by optimizing external resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
• Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
• Coordinate efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan of patients served.
• Interpret data and apply best practices in speech and language pathology.
• Understand and apply rules and regulations of the specific setting.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• New Mexico Licensure in SLP.
• Speech Language Pathologist.
• BLS Required at time of Hire.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Employment Information

Full time, FTE 1.00, Exempt: No, Work Shift: Days (United States of America).

EEO Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.