Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Speech Language Pathologist - SLP at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center summary:

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic treatment for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They develop individualized therapy plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. This role requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, state licensure, and often certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Overview:

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Responsibilities:

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications:

Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), is responsible for providing a full range of speech-language pathology services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and Certifications
Must have and maintain a current, valid state SLP licensure
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred or required
Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Qualifications
Education : Master’s degree Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program

Experience : 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities
• Evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders through clinical assessments, standardized tests, and patient interviews.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings, setting measurable goals to address patients' specific needs.
• Provide therapy to improve patients’ communication skills, including articulation, language comprehension, voice modulation, and fluency, as well as swallowing and feeding abilities.
• Educate patients and their families about the nature of disorders, therapy techniques, and strategies to support progress and enhance communication and swallowing in daily life.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

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