Full time SLP/Speech Language Therapist

Allied Health - Speech Language Therapist/Pathologist
POSITION TYPE: Allied Health Professional
SPECIALTY UNIT: Speech Language Therapist
LOCATION: Texarkana, TX
SHIFT: Days
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled, sympathetic Speech Language Pathologist to provide quality care for our patients. The speech pathologist will perform screenings, assess patient condition, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills. You should be caring and knowledgeable about speech-related conditions and therapies.
To succeed as a speech pathologist, you should be willing to alter treatment plans to better suit the individual needs of a diverse patient population. You should be caring, adaptable, analytical, and resourceful.
Responsibilities:

Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit

~401K

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:
Active Speech Pathology License / Certification within state of practice required.
Master's Degree in Speech Pathology required.
Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
Excellent coaching, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.
Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).