Speech Therapist (full-time)

Belle Terrace; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New grads welcome

Job summary

Belle Terrace is seeking a full-time Speech Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to our patients in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves evaluating speech and language abilities, creating individualized treatment plans, and teaching patients how to produce clearer speech and swallow safely. New grads are welcome.

PA state licensure is required. Experience in skilled nursing settings is preferred.

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.

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

Communication skills

Customer service

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program

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.