About this opportunity
Santa Fe Care Center lists this Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity in santa fe, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are currently hiring a SLT . The position is a Per-diem position (only as needed). If you are looking to work with geriatric patients . Please apply . Thank You kindly
Position Purpose:
The speech pathologist/audiologist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides speech therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.
Essential Functions of Position:
Evaluates patient's speech and language abilities, both defects and assets, and perfonns periodic re evaluations
Plans and provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders
Records type of treatment and patient's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the patient's record weekly
Maintains adequate records on all patients, including summary reports
Utilizes community resources and Agency personnel by proper referral
Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials
Instructs and counsels other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his disabilities
Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings
Attends case conferences
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment
Communicates effectively with all those providing care
Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DCS/Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will affect agreed services with the Agency
Qualifications: The speech pathologist/audiologist is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and certified by the Association
Meet the educational and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association
At least a master's degree is required and one (1) full year of supervised work experience
If required, licensure or certification by the state
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!! New graduates are welcome. Must be able to complete point of service documentation and provide group and concurrent therapy as scheduled. Must be flexible throughout the day for changes that occur. Weekday and Weekend hours available. Schedule is flexible. The work hours will be approximately 5-10 hours per week
Functional Abilities: Must be able to read 12-point or larger type
Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
Worksite address
santa fe, NM, 87503, US
Who can apply
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