Speech Language Pathologist - FloatDepartment: Quality Care Rehab
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Radford Health & Rehab Center
Reporting To: Richard Bassett
Compensation: $40.00 - $46.00 / hour
DescriptionAs a Speech-Language Pathologist, you hold a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and managing communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Your expertise encompasses a wide range of skills aimed at improving speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities.
Here is an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist:
- Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Treatment Planning and Intervention: Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient. Speech-Language Pathologists design therapy sessions that incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities. This may include articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols. Speech-Language Pathologists provide personalized instruction and feedback to support skill development and functional improvement.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities.
- Dysphagia Management: Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques. Speech-Language Pathologists play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient swallowing function to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional intake.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise- Masters Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
- Current license/certification in the state of practice
Benefits- New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!
- Flexible Scheduling.
- CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.
- 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
- Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!
- Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
- Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
- Health, Dental, and Vision.
- Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).
