What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at Access Physical Therapy?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse populations. Your expertise will help improve patients' quality of life by developing personalized therapy plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact through patient-centered care and innovative therapy approaches.
This is a multi year contracted position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments and comprehensive evaluations of speech and language abilities in pediatric and adult populations, including early intervention cases and geriatric patients
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized speech-language therapy plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals
- Deliver engaging therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based techniques to improve articulation, language comprehension, fluency, voice, resonance, and swallowing functions
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, educators, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care strategies
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and clinical notes within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Educate patients and their families on speech-language pathology strategies, exercises, and home programs to reinforce therapy outcomes
- Stay current with advancements in speech-language pathology by participating in ongoing professional development and training
Experience
- Proven experience working with children in pediatric settings such as schools or early intervention programs is highly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in speech therapy and language therapy across diverse populations including individuals with disabilities or speech impairments
- Familiarity with conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized assessment tools
- Experience implementing speech-language therapy plans for patients with various communication disorders
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to speech production and swallowing functions is essential
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively
- Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient management is required
- Strong understanding of medical terminology relevant to speech-language pathology practices
Compensation
- The contract will pay at $55 per visit with no visit caps. Current practice is that visits are 20-30 minutes long per provider preference.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals by helping them communicate confidently! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive while delivering exceptional patient care.
Pay: $110.00 - $165.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- License reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110 - $165