Outpatient Speech/Language Therapist - Full Time (***$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS w/ 2-YEAR CONTRACT***)

JOB SUMMARY

Provides screening, evaluation and therapeutic intervention for patients referred by physicians or appropriate source.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and score standardized test procedures to assist in evaluation of patient communicative skills.
• Interpretation and written reports are required following assessment including patient education and input related to test results and recommendations.
• Develop a treatment plan and implementation per doctor are documented and progress notes after each patient contact is required.
• Contact with physician is necessary to provide information on patient status.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all ages and socio-economic status.
• Job knowledge of the medical implications of various disorders of stroke, traumatic brain injury, tracheostomy/vent patients, language delay, articulation/motor disorders, mental retardation and swallowing disorders.