Speech Therapist: Rehab & Voice Improvement

Liberty-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Center in Philadelphia is hiring a full-time Speech Therapist to provide rehabilitation services. The Speech Therapist will organize and conduct therapy programs, evaluate speech or language difficulties, and develop individualized plans. State licensure and AL experience are preferred.

The role emphasizes patient care in a fast-paced setting, with focus on communication and swallowing therapy to aid recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program.
• Current MD State Speech Therapy License.
• Experience in Assisted Living settings preferred.
• Minimum 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 speech or language difficulties.
• Determine 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 with patients

Patient care

Assessment and evaluation

Treatment planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program

Current MD State Speech Therapy License

Job description

Liberty Center in Philadelphia is hiring a full-time Speech Therapist to provide rehabilitation services. The Speech Therapist will organize and conduct therapy programs, evaluate speech or language difficulties, and develop individualized plans. State licensure and AL experience are preferred.

The role emphasizes patient care in a fast-paced setting, with focus on communication and swallowing therapy to aid recovery.