Position: Speech Language Pathologist- Geriatric
Salary Range: $60-$65 per hour
Work Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Weekend Rotation: None
Facility: 113-bed
Job Summary:
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will work with elderly patients to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Your role will be crucial in helping our residents maintain their communication and swallowing abilities, ultimately improving their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities of geriatric patients
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient's needs
- Provide therapy and interventions to improve speech, language, and swallowing abilities
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and swallowing
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for patients
- Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Stay current with advancements and best practices in the field of speech language pathology
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with geriatric patients
- Strong understanding of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in the geriatric population
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in electronic medical records
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