What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at Casa of Hobart?
Casa of Hobart
Speech Language Pathologists, (PT)
Casa of Hobart is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist, to join our team in a Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care setting in Hobart! This position offers a PRN rate, flexible schedule during the week and/or weekends. We are looking for a candidate that is able to assess and evaluate a variety of patients with communication, speech, and swallowing disorders.
You must be licensed in the state of Indiana. Please apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Essential Responsibilities:
Speech Language Pathologists, (PT)
Casa of Hobart is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist, to join our team in a Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care setting in Hobart! This position offers a PRN rate, flexible schedule during the week and/or weekends. We are looking for a candidate that is able to assess and evaluate a variety of patients with communication, speech, and swallowing disorders.
You must be licensed in the state of Indiana. Please apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
- Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
- Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
- Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
- Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
- Master’s degree in Speech-language Pathology.
- Valid state license or certification.
- Experience with certain conditions or working with specific age groups may be preferred.
- Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
- Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.
- Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans (IEPs)