Contract ST Speech Therapist - SLP Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description
SLP/STLocal or Travel accepted!Mon-Fri; 40h per week or Part time
Assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. This includes developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Diagnosis:
  
  Conduct evaluations to identify the nature and extent of communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Treatment Planning:
  
  Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, setting goals and selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Therapeutic Interventions:
  
  Implement a range of therapies to improve speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing skills.
• Education and Counseling:
  
  Provide guidance and support to patients and their families on communication disorders, treatment options, and strategies for home practice.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach.
• Documentation:
  
  Maintain accurate records of patient evaluations, treatment progress, and communication with other professionals.
• Professional Development:
  
  Stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and advancements in the field through continuing education.

Specific Areas of Focus:

• Speech Sound Production:
  
  Help individuals improve articulation, clarity, and intelligibility of speech.
• Language Development:
  
  Address difficulties with understanding and using language, including grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
• Fluency:
  
  Assist individuals with stuttering and other fluency disorders.
• Voice:
  
  Work with individuals who have voice disorders, such as hoarseness or pitch problems.
• Swallowing:
  
  Evaluate and treat swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) to ensure safe and efficient eating and drinking.
• Cognitive-Communication:
  
  Support individuals with cognitive impairments that affect communication, such as those with brain injuries or dementia.
• Social Communication:
  
  Help individuals develop and improve social communication skills for effective interaction with others.
• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC):
  
  Teach individuals how to use communication devices or strategies when they cannot rely on verbal communication.

Requirements

1 year speech therapy

Benefits
Health insurance available upon start of assignment.