Speech Therapist

Avalon Health Care Inc; Roosevelt (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Uintah Basin Rehabilitation and Senior Villa in Roosevelt, UT is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to administer speech therapy to patients in their homes, under physician orders and the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. This is an on-call, full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits.

Required are a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and state licensure as an SLP; also required are 350 clock hours of supervised practicum, at least nine months

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State licensure as an SLP required.
• 350 clock hours of supervised practicum, at least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience, and successful national exam.

Responsibilities

• Implements and delivers full range Speech Language Pathology services.
• Directs and supervises personnel as assigned.
• Takes initial patient history and performs initial evaluation.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
• Consults with physicians regarding treatment changes.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Participates in care planning with home care staff.

Skills

Communication skills

SLP clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (state licensed)

350 clock hours practicum + 9 months supervised experience + national exam

Job description

Uintah Basin Rehabilitation and Senior Villa in Roosevelt, UT is hiring a Speech Therapist to join our growing team!

On Call

At Avalon Care Center we continue to develop our culture of providing outstanding care to residents. We know our staff makes all the difference at our facilities, and we take great pride in ensuring that we provide the best work environment. Whether you are a new graduate, or someone with years of experience in the field, Avalon has opportunities for everyone.

Full-time are eligible for:

• 401K
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist

Responsibilities:

• Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.

Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician

Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.

Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

Performs all skilled procedures.

Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.

Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.

Instructs patients and family members in home programs.

Requirements:

• A master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and is
  licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish services, or
• Must have successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum
  (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP
  experience, and has successfully completed a national examination approved by the
  Secretary.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

206 North 2100 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 | P:[phone]