Speech Therapist- PRN

Sanstonehealth; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Tarboro Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a flexible, resourceful Speech Therapist for a per diem/PRN role. You will assess patients, develop individual treatment plans, and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to administer therapy and monitor progress.

You will explain new treatments, track progress, and adapt plans as patient needs evolve, while maintaining thorough documentation and clear communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or speech therapy.
• Licensure and certification as required for practice.
• Experience with geriatric populations is beneficial.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound understanding of speech disorders and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, screen, and prevent language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Liaise with patients, families, and physicians to design effective plans.
• Apply therapy techniques, combining traditional and innovative approaches.
• Educate patients and families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Document patient history and progress in detail.
• Evaluate progress and adjust therapy programs as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Resourcefulness

Education

Master's degree in Speech Therapy or SLP

Job description

Tarboro Health & Rehabilitation is searching for a flexible, resourceful Speech Therapist to join our team. This is a per diem/PRN position. The Speech Therapist's responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, working with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals, to administer therapy and monitor progress. The Speech Therapist will ensure patients and families are informed of new treatments and therapy techniques.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members and physicians to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
• Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Providing detailed documentation on patient history and progress.
• Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.

Speech Therapist Requirements:

• Master's degree in speech therapy or speech-language pathology.
• Relevant license and certification.
• Experience with certain disorders and the geriatric population is beneficial.
• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.