Speech-Language Pathologist

About the Role

We seek a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who makes a tangible difference in patients' lives. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders across various age groups. You play a crucial part in restoring function, improving quality of life, and empowering patients to communicate effectively. Your expertise directly impacts our community's well-being, fostering independence and confidence in those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to identify a person’s receptive and expressive language skills, processing abilities, voice quality, fluency, articulation, oral motor abilities, and functional communication skills.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Provides targeted articulation therapy to improve speech sound production and intelligibility.
• Implements effective language therapy strategies for receptive and expressive language delays or disorders.
• Manages dysphagia, including assessment of swallowing function and provision of appropriate interventions and dietary recommendations.
• Recommends, refers, and/or trains patients on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to facilitate functional communication as needed.
• Addresses cognitive-communication disorders through specialized interventions that target attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functions.
• Delivers voice therapy to improve vocal quality, pitch, and loudness for individuals with voice disorders.
• Applies fluency therapy techniques to reduce stuttering and improve overall communication flow.
• Educates patients and their families, including information on treatment strategies and home exercise programs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Documents patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Maintains continuing education hours for state licensure.
• Supervises speech-language pathology assistants and students, as needed.
• Participates in community outreach activities to promote the Center in the community, as needed.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards of practice.

Requirements

• Holds a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Possesses relevant clinical experience in diagnostic evaluation and treatment across diverse populations.
• Holds current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Possesses specialized experience with specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, neurological).

Skills

• Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge in Diagnostic Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Articulation Therapy, Language Therapy, Dysphagia Management, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Voice Therapy, and Fluency Therapy.
• Applies effective Patient Education techniques.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintains a patient-centered approach to care.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Core Values & Ethical Conduct

• The ability to consistently model our Core Values of Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork.
• The ability to interact with staff, clients, management, community partners, and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
• The ability to create and embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem-solving with an eye to improve services and delivery methods.
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, clients, management, funders, and community partners.
• The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful with the use of resources and time.
• The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on paid services.

Our culture is important and we’ve included it in our strategic plan by creating goals which include fostering a culture of belonging where everyone has what they need to succeed and thrive, and investing in developing the next generation of leaders. Join us in our mission to create a community of lifelong independence, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured.