Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Watertown (WI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Same Day Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Résumé du poste

Sterling Therapy Providers in Wisconsin seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents, develop rehab plans, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to restore communication and swallowing functions. The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a supportive setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, licensure or eligibility in Wisconsin, and CCC from ASHA; strong organizational and communication skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates residents, develops treatment goals and plans, and documents services.
• Coordinates adaptive communication devices and trains residents in use.
• Selects activities suited to each resident’s capacity and interests.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to optimize therapy.
• Instructs residents in skills for participation and tracks progress.
• Attends and contributes to care and related meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel and maintains equipment.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Formation

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure eligibility

ASHA CCC

Description du poste

Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

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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.