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Speech Language Pathologist

Posted: Jan 03, 2024

  • Category Rehabilitation Services
  • Department Rehab Therapy
  • Schedule PRN
  • Shift Day
  • Facility CORE

Job Description

Responsible for administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician and NPP.

  • Meets the patient's goals and needs, providing quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or NPP.
  • Maintains patient speech therapy records by recording client's progress.
  • Administers speech therapy treatment plan; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing exercises and functional tasks.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans, and directs patient care and treatment as set in the plan of care, in order to restore and improve function and prevent disability following disease or injury.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an approved college or school of speech/language pathology.

Experience with In-patient / Out-patient SLP treatment for all age groups preferred.

Current State licensure in speech pathology

Current BCLS certification

Strong computer knowledge

Knowledge of equipment utilized in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of speech pathology

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Comments

Daviess Community Hospital is committed to improving the health of our community. Our staff of highly trained professionals work closely as a team to provide excellent healthcare services.

We offer competitive wages to support our highly trained professionals.