Speech Therapist - Highlands PT/OT - PRN - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Speech Therapist responsible for evaluating patients, planning, and implementing treatment programs. The therapist will supervise support staff while maintaining necessary records.

Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy and the ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology. Excellent communication skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an Accredited Institution in the area of Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders.
• Alabama license in Speech Pathology required within 6 months.
• BCLS certification required within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan treatment programs.
• Document progress reports and patient education.
• Supervise support staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders

Job description

Overview

The Speech Therapist assumes primary responsibility for evaluation of the patient, planning, implementing, supervising, reevaluating and changing the treatment program. The therapist maintains adequate records and documents the appropriate progress reports and patient education. The therapist supervises support staff and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Education required: Master’s Degree from an Accredited Institution in the area of Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders

License, certification and/or registration: ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, or eligible to begin CFY with successful completion of nation exam required. Alabama license in Speech Pathology required within 6 months. Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.

Experience: Prefer clinical work with adults with speech/language/swallowing/voice disorders. Training/experience for participation in Modified Barium Swallows and operation of Videostroboscopic equipment.

Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.