Speech Therapist

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of speech, language, communication, cognition, hearing and dysphasia disorders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served.
• Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and immediate environmental well-being of the patient.
• Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
• Collaborates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
• Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
• Is a patient advocate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology and have or qualify to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• One to three years experience or Clinical Fellowship eligible.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting.

Skills

• Knowledge of speech and language pathology.

Benefits

• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern).
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts.
• Higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions).
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Offer: $39.15
Pay Range Maximum Offer: $59.77

Schedule

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)