Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

This is a Full-Time (32-40 hours/week) SNF Speech-Language Pathologist Position in Dothan, Alabama. Location: Extendicare

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist shall provide quality speech/dysphagia evaluations and treatments to patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits, and participate in the departmental operations as assigned by the Clinical Director.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Identify, assess, and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders.
• Counsel individuals with disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, and other service providers relative to the disability present and its management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Communication and hearing skills which allow for evaluation and treatment of speech/language disorders.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

• Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic physical, mental, and developmental handicaps.
• A knowledge of medical terminology to understand prescriptions and communicate with Physicians and Staff.
• Preferably, knowledge and experience in the administration of video fluoroscopic evaluations and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
• Able to work with individuals of all ages from neonates to geriatrics.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Master's or doctoral degree, the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Alabama State License.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OTHER: Preferred completion of clinical fellowship year or will be supervised by a speech pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. COVID vaccination is preferred for this position. However, an exemption will be entertained.

WORK PERFORMED: Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Speech Pathologist provides treatment only on written prescription of a licensed physician.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of speech (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice) and language.
• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of oropharyngeal function (e.g. dysphagia) and related disorders.
• Screening, identifying, assessing, and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating cognitive/communication disorders.
• Assessing, selecting, and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use.
• Assisting in record keeping and charging system of the department.
• Discharge planning in treatment program.
• Documenting evaluation, treatment plan, goals, progress notes, and discharge summary of patients treated.
• Performing staff and nursing in-service programs as needed on areas of relevant interest and need.