Description
Plaza Community Living Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Therapist to provide high-quality speech, language, communication, and swallowing services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and goals.
- Conduct screenings and evaluations to identify patients who may benefit from speech therapy services.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients, residents, and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders and treatment recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services across two facilities as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Current Speech-Language Pathologist license/certification as required by the state.
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients with a variety of needs and personalities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continued professional growth and staying current with treatment practices.
Join a team dedicated to “Reconnecting People to Life” while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
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