Speech Therapist: Rehab & Communication Specialist

Liberty-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Insurance plans

Job summary

Liberty Center is now hiring a PRN Speech Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to our patients. The Speech Therapist is responsible for organizing and conducting occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.

The role requires evaluating speech and language difficulties, creating individualized treatment plans, and supporting swallowing therapy in a fast-paced setting with strong patient care and customer service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program.
• Current MD State Speech Therapy License.
• Experience in Assisted Living settings preferred.
• Proven exceptional customer service and patient care experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Minimum of one-year experience in an acute care facility, outpatient setting, community health service or Home Health agency in the past two years as a Speech Therapist preferred.

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

Customer service

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

Speech Therapy degree

MD State Speech Therapy License

Job description

Liberty Center is now hiring a PRN Speech Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to our patients. The Speech Therapist is responsible for organizing and conducting occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.

The role requires evaluating speech and language difficulties, creating individualized treatment plans, and supporting swallowing therapy in a fast-paced setting with strong patient care and customer service.