Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Speech Therapist, where your expertise will transform lives by enhancing communication and swallowing abilities across diverse patient populations. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive speech and language therapy services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support patients of all ages— from pediatrics to geriatrics. Your passion for patient care and dedication to improving quality of life will drive meaningful outcomes in a supportive, innovative environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a setting that values growth, collaboration, and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough speech and language assessments to identify communication disorders and develop tailored therapy plans.
- Implement evidence-based speech-language therapy techniques for individuals with speech impairments, language delays, or swallowing difficulties.
- Deliver engaging therapy sessions via in-person or telehealth platforms, adapting approaches to meet each patient’s unique needs.
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive treatment strategies and optimal patient progress.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Educate patients and their families on speech-language development, strategies for improvement, and home practice exercises.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients with complex needs, including those with disabilities or undergoing early intervention programs.
Experience
- Proven experience working with pediatric populations in settings such as schools or early intervention programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in pediatric speech therapy, language therapy, and working with individuals with disabilities.
- Experience conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized assessment tools.
- Familiarity with telehealth therapy platforms and delivering remote services effectively.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to speech production and swallowing functions.
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated treatment plans.
- Prior work experience with geriatric patients or in medical settings involving patient care related to communication disorders is a plus.
Join us in making a difference through compassionate, innovative speech therapy! Your dedication will help unlock potential and improve lives across all ages and abilities.
Pay: $42.80 - $51.55 per hour
Work Location: In person
