Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Join our compassionate rehabilitation team and enjoy the opportunity to practice across a broad spectrum of care in a rural healthcare setting. This part-time position offers a diverse caseload that includes inpatient rehabilitation, adult and pediatric outpatient services, instrumental swallow assessments, and early intervention. If you are seeking a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients and families while utilizing the full scope of your clinical skills, we encourage you to apply.The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats communication, cognitive, voice, language, speech, and swallowing disorders for patients from infancy through adulthood. The SLP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care across multiple settings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients in the outpatient rehabilitation clinic.Provide speech-language pathology services for acute and inpatient rehabilitation patients.Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies in collaboration with radiology and medical staff.Deliver early intervention services for infants and toddlers (Birth to Three) in home or community settings.Develop individualized treatment plans and establish measurable functional goals.Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment strategies and home programs.Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, educators, and other healthcare professionals.Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.Qualifications required for this position include the following:Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellowship (CF) candidates are encouraged to apply.Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies is preferred but training may be provided.CPR trainingSpeech Language Pathologist will work Monday through Friday, no major holidays or weekends. The working conditions will be in a clean, well-lighted area, with sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, frequent repetitive motion of the hands/wrists involved. May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity. Exposure to infectious disease, body fluids, odors, and dust. Will be working with a variety of general rehab equipment.MRHS offers retention pay to individuals who have worked at the facility for greater than one year. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.