Voice and Swallowing Therapist

Tannerclinic; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Layton, Utah seeks a full-time Speech Therapist/Pathologist skilled in voice and swallowing therapy. The successful candidate will evaluate and treat disorders while providing documentation and maintaining communication with patients and other caregivers. A Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, state licensure, and BLS certification are required. Preferred qualifications include clinical fellowship experience and familiarity with FEES and MBS procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree must be obtained from an accredited program.
• Current state Speech Pathologist license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Screen, test, evaluate, diagnose, and treat voice and swallowing disorders.
• Provide clinical services and appropriate documentation and billing.
• Maintain effective communication with professionals and patients.

Skills

Voice therapy

Swallowing therapy

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Description

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening at our Layton Antelope A location for a full-time Speech Therapist/Pathologist trained in voice and swallowing therapy.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Screen, test, evaluate, diagnose, and treat voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders
• Provide clinical services and appropriate documentation and billing, utilizing standard of care, and evidence-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration and intensity of service for each patient’s needs
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication and relationships with other professionals, patients, families, and other caregivers
• Communicate and coordinate care effectively with referring providers and also refer patients for related services
• Ability to provide counseling and supportive guidance regarding the patients progress and needs to the patient, family, caregiver and/or significant others
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Education must be obtained from an accredited program.
• Degree will be verified

Experience

• Experience in evaluating and treating voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders

Requirements

• Current state Speech Pathologist license
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Basic computer skills (e.g., word processing and email)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed a clinical fellowship in voice and swallowing disorders
• Experience performing and interpreting FEES and MBS
• Experience performing and interpreting videostroboscopy

Work Environment

Office environment