SPEECH THERAPIST-388

Paycom - ATS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and provide care for patients with language, voice, and swallowing disorders. A Masters degree and NM licensure are required; BLS is needed before starting. New graduates welcomed, with a patient-centered, collaborative team environment.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, discharge planning, and precise documentation to support quality care and safe transitions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current SLP licensure in the state of New Mexico.
• BLS certification required before employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with developmental or acquired language and speech disorders.
• Develop an individualized plan of care with measurable goals.
• Document assessments, plans, and billing in a timely manner per guidelines.
• Provide family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence after discharge.
• Develop discharge plans including setting, required support, and community resources.

Skills

Basic computer

Schedule independence

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Job description

# SPEECH THERAPIST-388## OverviewSalary Range$36.00 - $57.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelMasters Degree## Description**Job Summary:** The Speech-Language Pathologist utilizes select knowledge and skills to evaluate, plan and provide care and services for patients with developmental or acquired impairments of verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, auditory and visual processing, cognition, memory and alternative/augmentative communication, and swallowing. Impairments that may be addressed are: apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria (flaccid, spastic, ataxic, hypokinetic, hyperkinetic and mixed dysarthrias), voice disorders and maxillo-facial disorders **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** + Providing skilled evaluation and treatment of patient’s needs performed through an intensive evaluation process, including, but not limited to: a review of past medical history, oral peripheral examination, speech production evaluation, receptive and expressive language evaluation, cognitive evaluation, assessment of augmentative means of communication, bedside swallowing examination, and diagnostic testing such as swallowing evaluation under fluoroscopy. + Creating an appropriate plan of care that includes measurable functional goals while considering patient’s psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs + Providing clear documentation that meets ASHA and other regulatory guidelines and billing for appropriate charges in a timely manner + Perform family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence upon discharge. + Developing an appropriate discharge plan that includes discharge location, level of assistance, assistive device needs, as well as recommending community resources that may be available.**Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:**Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:* + As assigned. May be required to work occasional holidays/weekends.**KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:*** + Basic computer + Ability to efficiently schedule and perform patient care independently**AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.**Information Management:** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.**Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.**MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** **Education:** All individuals providing speech-language pathology services hold a Masters Degree from an accredited college or school of speech-language pathology, and hold a current license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of New Mexico. Speech-Language Pathologists demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of speech-language pathology and are proficient in their performance of technical skills related to speech-language pathology.* **Work Experience:** Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply* **License/Certification:** Must have current licensure with the New Mexico Speech Language Pathology Board. BLS required before employment begins.**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.## Qualifications* **License/Certification:** Must have current licensure with the New Mexico Speech Language Pathology Board. BLS required before employment begins.