Speech Language Therapist

About the role

Azria Health is building on the traditions of the past with a focus on the future. We take pride in delivering quality care to each of our residents. This begins and ends with our fantastic team. It is our belief that Happy Team Members make Happy Residents.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders.
• Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes.
• Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.
• Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
• Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech Therapist.
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech Therapist.
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of speech and language disorders and treatment methods.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401K

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.