Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time
The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. This position will provide direct therapy services and caseload management for pediatric outpatients, adult inpatients, and adult outpatients.
Responsibilities for Speech Language Pathology
Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech Language Pathology treatment modalities.
Performs patient assessment, establishes plan of care, and prepares discharge plans.
Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and modifies as necessary.
Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicate accordingly to promote maximum benefit of care.
Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine per patient age.
Completes patient documentation in a thorough, timely, and efficient manner.
Knowledge of current principles and practice of Speech Pathology
Qualifications for Speech Language Pathology
Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
Two years direct patient care experience in Speech Language Pathologist position.
Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card preferred
Secondary Functions: All other duties assigned by Rehab Director
To apply click APPLY NOW and attach your cover letter and resume or mail it to: Sevier County Medical Center Attn: Human Resources Director PO Box 960 De Queen, AR 71832
This position will be opened until filled.