Speech Therapist

Box-Butte-General-Hospital; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Box-Butte-General-Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska, seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat and screen clients across inpatient, outpatient and SNF settings, spanning pediatric to elderly. The role includes MBSS/VFSS and developing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, documenting patient care, supervising SLP assistants and students, and recruiting.

Qualifications

• Master's in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• Must be licensed with the State of Nebraska and hold the CCC from ASHA.
• Active member of the State Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• CFY candidates must obtain CCC by the end of 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat and screen clientele for SLP services.
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients in speech, language, swallow and cognition.
• Plan and develop new programs; coordinate with care team and family.
• Provide supervision and aid in recruitment of SLP assistants and students.
• Complete patient care documentation and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Master's in Speech and Language Pathology

Job description

General Summary of Responsibilities:Evaluate, treat and screen clientele for SLP services. Expected to asses, treat, and monitor patients in the areas of speech, language, swallow and cognition; and plan and develop new programs.Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, and SNF with patients ranging from pediatric to elderly adult.The ability to competently complete Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies/MBSS is an expected skill. Evaluate patients using standardized and informal methods to gain appropriate data and develop treatment plan. Practice therapy consistent with the code of ethics of the State and National Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Interpret evaluation findings, coordinate treatment plan to patient, family, and care team. Complete patient care documentation, including all forms and reports. Provide communication with and education to patient/family, other team members, employees, caregivers and other individuals within the realm of care. Provide supervision, assessments and aid in the recruitment SLP assistants and SLP Students. This individual must have appropriate communication skills to conduct essential functions and specific duties of the position.They must be able to pay attention to detail while providing and documenting patient care.This position requires good interpersonal skills to effectively work with all parties the position comes in contact with.They must be a self-starter and must work well with others in the field and on the care team. Adhere to BBGH Standards of Behavior.

REPORTS TO

Director of Rehabilitative Services and Clinical Coordinator

EDUCATION
Required:Master's in Speech and Language Pathology

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Required:None

License/Certifications:

Required:Must be licensed with the State of Nebraska, Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, active member of the State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and hold a valid driver's license.

Conditional:If completing CFY, CCC must be obtained at end of 9 months

All offers of employment are subject to a Background check and drug screen.