Speech Therapist (full-time)

Garden Healthcare; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Belle Terrace in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Speech Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to our patients in a skilled nursing setting. The role focuses on evaluating communication abilities and delivering evidence-based therapy to improve speech, language, and swallowing functions.

New grads are welcome. You will develop individualized treatment plans, teach patients how to produce sounds and improve voice quality, and collaborate with the care team to support functional

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Licensed in PA as a Speech Therapist.
• Experience in skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Proven exceptional customer service and patient care experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty.
• Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests.
• Identify, create, and carry out an individualized treatment plan.
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices.
• Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Patient care

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program

Current PA State Speech Therapy License

Job description

Belle Terrace is now hiring a full time Speech Therapistto provide rehabilitation services to our patients. TheSpeech Therapistis responsible for organizing and conducting occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.

New Grads Welcome!

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty
• Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests
• Identify, create, and carry out an individualized treatment plan
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices
• Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program.
• Current PA State Speech Therapy License.
• Experience in skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Proven exceptional customer service and patient care experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.