What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at McKenzie Health?
Speech Therapist (SLP)
Benefits and Perks:
- Top Competitive Compensation Package
- Fully Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
- Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
- Service Awards and Recognition Programs
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (for qualified employees)
- Employer Provided Training Programs such as SANE, TNCC, NRP, STABLE, NIHSS, ACLS, PAL
- McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance
- Options Available for Student Loan repayment, Relocation, and Temporary Housing Assistance.
- Clothing: Certain Branded Clothing Provided
- Child Care Subsidy Program
- Free Gym Membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center
- Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
Position Overview:
Here at McKenzie Health our patients and their families are our number one priority. We take pride in providing a prominent level of care to the community and surrounding areas. This position needs someone with a pleasing personality and customer service attitude. If you are someone who loves interacting with people, putting them at ease and helping others, this position may be for you.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders in adults and pediatric patients, primary adults.
- Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
- Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
- Keeping up to date with advancements in the field by attending conferences and expanding professional and academic networks.
- Educating patients and their families on speech disorders, language and swallowing and available therapies.
- Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
- Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
- Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.
- Maintaining a team approach to meet the needs of our patients and their families effectively and efficiently
- Performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, liaising with teachers, family members, and other healthcare professionals, administering therapy and monitoring progress.
- Head and Neck Cancer experience preferred
McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications:Required Skills and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of Speech Therapy principles and techniques relevant to outpatient care.
- Excellent people skills with the ability to foster trust and cooperation.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information and situations.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a busy clinical setting.
- Dedication to compassionate, safe, and professional patient care.
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Strong knowledge of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Current and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
- ASHA
- BLS certification
McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.