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Speech Language Pathologist - PRN/ Contract The Speech Language Pathologist's (SLP) responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, liaising with teachers, family members, and other healthcare professionals, administering therapy and monitoring progress, and ensuring patients and their families are informed of new treatments and therapy techniques. You should also be able to work with patients from different backgrounds and be willing to make house calls.

SLP Responsibilities:
Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
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, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
Educating patients and their families on speech disorders 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.

SLP Requirements:
Master's degree in speech therapy or speech-language pathology.
Relevant license and certification for AL.
Experience with older age groups.
Additional Information
Position Type : Contract
Contact Information
Human Resources
Wiregrass Medical Center
1200 West Maple Avenue
Geneva, AL 36340
Email: careers@wiregrassmedicalcenter.org
Phone: 334-684-3655 Ext. 6431
Fax: 334-684-0465
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