Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Paramount Care Centers; Columbus (OH, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Overtime available

Full time

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers in Columbus, OH seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to organize and conduct speech and swallowing rehabilitation programs. You will assess residents, set goals, implement therapy plans, and document progress while promoting communication and safe swallowing in a compassionate setting.

You will collaborate with the rehab team, adapt activities to individual needs, supervise support staff, instruct families, and ensure compliance with ASHA standards and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by ASHA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• Eligible for a CCC from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals; implements therapy plans and documents results.
• Coordinates acquisition of adaptive communication devices and trains residents in use.
• Selects appropriate activities based on resident capacity and interests.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to select optimal therapy regimens.
• Instructs residents in skills for participation and evaluates progress.
• Adapts programs to meet individual needs.
• Attends care and related meetings and contributes accordingly.
• Conducts training for staff in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Supervises supportive personnel.
• Maintains and reports on equipment condition and needs for repair.
• Ensures high-quality service in a compassionate environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed or eligible to licensure (OH)

CCC (certification) eligibility

Job description

Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

RATE: $45 to $50 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech/language programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABLITIES:

1. Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning;
2. Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use;
3. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
4. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
5. Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential;
6. Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
7. Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other related meetings;
8. Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives;
9. Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
10. Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
11. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech/Language/ Hearing Association.
2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
3. Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Good organizational and time management skills.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.