Speech Language Pathologist at Choice Health At Home

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Therapy, Dysphagia Assessment, Cognitive Disorders Treatment, Voice Disorders Treatment, Fluency Disorders Treatment, Alternative Communication Systems, Barium Swallow Interpretation, Treatment Plan Development, IEP Meetings, Sign Language Instruction, Lip Reading Instruction, Voice Improvement Techniques, Speech Exercise Programs, Muscle Strengthening, CPR Certification, Vital-Stim Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Part Time or PRN Position Summary The Speech Therapist will assess and treat persons with dysphagia, cognitive disorders, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders, etc. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. May select alternative diets, may teach compensatory strategies for patients with swallowing difficulty. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will: * Administer and evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders. * Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers. * Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings. * Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement. * Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings. * Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities. * Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms. * Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team. Requirements * Valid Speech Language Pathologist License * 1 year of rehab experience preferred * CPR certification * Valid Driver’s License * Valid Auto Insurance * Long Term Care experience preferred * Vital-Stim certification preferred * HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred Physical Demands * Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods. * Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist will assess and treat individuals with various disorders including dysphagia, cognitive issues, speech, language, voice, and fluency, potentially selecting and teaching alternative communication systems. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing treatment plans, participating in patient progress meetings, and educating clients and family members on coping strategies and communication techniques.