Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

LaFayette Health and Rehab

Your career with us means :

• Pay Range : $40 - $45 per hour.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).

With TMC, Speech Language Pathologists don’t just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you hold a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and managing communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages.

Your expertise encompasses a wide range of skills aimed at improving speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities.

Here is an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist :

Assessment and Diagnosis : Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments.

Speech-Language Pathologists use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning and Intervention : Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient.

Speech-Language Pathologists design therapy sessions that incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function.

Therapeutic Interventions : Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities.

This may include articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols.

Speech-Language Pathologists provide personalized instruction and feedback to support skill development and functional improvement.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) : Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments.

Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities.

Dysphagia Management : Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques.

Speech-Language Pathologists play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient swallowing function to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional intake.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Masters Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Current license / certification in the state of practice

Keywords : CCC-SLP, Clinical, Therapy Language Disorder, Articulation, Aphasia, Swallowing Rehabilitation, Cognitive-Communication, Fluency.

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.