SpeechLanguage Pathologist
SpeechLanguage Pathologist
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South Shore Care Center is a Residential Health Care Facility striving to provide the highest levels of quality care through continuous improvement and the involvement of the interdisciplinary team and the entire community. South Shore Care Center strives to respond to the rights needs and concerns of its residents families and staff by creating a caring environment in which each person is respected for his or her individuality and treated with kindness dignity and respect.
South Shore Care Center is recruiting a Speech/Language Pathologist to become a part of our team!
We are offering a Signon Bonus of $7500 over 18 months
32 hours a week guaranteed.
The purpose of a SpeechLanguage Pathologist (SLP) is to assess diagnose treat and provide support to individuals with communication disorders speech impairments language delays voice disorders fluency disorders and swallowing difficulties.
The primary goals of an SLP are communication Improvement speech clarity and intelligibility language development swallowing and feeding function voice rehabilitation Fluency Enhancement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Collaboration and Advocacy.
Overall the purpose of an SLP is to enhance an individuals communication abilities facilitate functional and effective communication and improve their overall quality of life. SLPs play a vital role in helping individuals overcome communication challenges and reach their full potential in personal academic and professional settings.
The Responsibilities of the Speech/Language Pathologist include but are not limited to:
- Assessing and Evaluating residents with communication disorders to determine their specific needs. This involves conducting interviews administering standardized tests and using other assessment tools to gather information about a persons speech language voice fluency and swallowing abilities.
- Providing therapy and intervention services to residents with communication disorders. Employing various techniques and exercises to target specific speech language voice fluency or swallowing difficulties. Therapy sessions may be conducted oneonone or in group settings depending on the residents needs and goals.
- Working with individuals who have experienced communication difficulties due to strokes traumatic brain injuries or other neurological disorders.
- Assessing and treating individuals with swallowing disorders (dysphagia) or feeding difficulties.
- Recommending and implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals who are unable to communicate verbally or have severe speech impairments. Working with clients to select appropriate AAC devices and support their effective use.
- Staying updated on the latest research and evidencebased practices in their field through continuing education attending conferences and participating in professional development activities.
The Qualifications & Skills of the Speech/Language Pathologist include:
- A masters degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders is generally required to practice as an SLP.
- Certification or Licensing from a recognized professional organization such as the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA).
- Valid professional license and registration for the state of MN and be able to practice independently.
- Experience with longterm care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive rate of pay
- Affordable health and dental insurance
- Free life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
We believe the work that we do is a privilege. Every day we help people become healthier feel stronger and maintain their ability to enjoy their families friends and favorite activities.
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Employment Type
Full Time
