Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist

Pay: $47.00/hr

Incentive Eligible Position: Yes

Essential Functions:

• Assess, diagnose, screen, and prevent language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicate with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Use tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
• Keep up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
• Educate patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Take detailed notes on patient history and progress.
• Provide mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
• Evaluate patient progress and implement changes to therapy programs as required.

Skills Abilities:

• Effective oral, written and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
• Computer skills and familiarity with database management software.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations, to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• Relevant license and certification.
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required. Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Willingness to conduct research and travel to conferences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience
• Experience in hospital setting.