Speech Therapist

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities 
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

  Job Summary We are seeking a professional and caring Speech Therapist to join our team! In this role, you will conduct  treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Speech Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.. If you are an experienced Speech Therapist passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities 

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes with other specialists. Review patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on thorough assessments of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems possible.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. 
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals. 
• Communicate effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation  
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Qualifications

• Current medical license and certification
• Communication skills. Speech therapists must clearly explain treatment programs, motivate patients, and listen to patients' concerns in order to provide effective therapy.
• Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
• Excellent observational and assessment skills