Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat speech, language, hearing and related disorders. You will evaluate articulation, language and oral motor skills, document results, and plan remedial therapy for patients.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure or eligibility, CPR-AHA, and ASHA certification within one year. CFY supervision may be arranged; full-time position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
• CFY supervision may be arranged; new graduates are accepted.
• Must have, or be eligible for, state licensure; CPR-AHA and ASHA credential within one year.

Responsibilities

• Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for speech and language disorders.
• Evaluates patients and documents results; confers with associates and uses corrective exercises.
• Maintains communication with patients about progress, home programs and issues related to therapy.
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of supportive staff and students in the department.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Summary:

Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders. Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability. Documents test results and recommends remedial treatment. Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills. Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Bachelor's Degree required. Speech Therapy/Pathology license required. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

The staff Speech Language Pathologist is directly responsible to the manager/coordinator and/or his or her designee. Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department/facility. Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; receiving and writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time; equipment and supplies; and safety and welfare of patients and other associates. Performs other diverse duties as requested.

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.

Experience:

• New graduates are accepted for this position, although experience is preferred. CFY supervision may be arranged.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Must have, or is eligible for, state licensure.
• Must present license prior to employment.
• CPR-AHA. American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) card required within one year of hire/transfer.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time