Speech Language Pathologist

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

**FT, PT, and Per Diem Days, Flexible Scheduling. Provide services in Transitional Rehab Center and Outpatient**

SUMMARY:

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities to Resident/Patients/Clients

• Monitor Residents/patients/clients progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Evaluate hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders.
• Record information on evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge of residents/patients/clients.
• Consult with and advise rehab/nursing staff and family members on strategies for speech and language stimulation.
• Instruct residents/patients/clients and staff in more effective communication for all concerned.
• Teach residents/patients/clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
• Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.

Record Keeping/Training Opportunities

• Complete and maintain necessary records.
• Evaluate resident/outpatient progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
• Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques, and objectives for nursing and non-nursing staff within the facility.
• Advise on health risks in the workplace.

Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St. John's United.
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.
• Attends mandatory safety in-services.

Mission/Customer Service

• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
• Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service:
• *Let the Mission be your guide
• *Make eye contact and smile
• *Greet & welcome each and every person
• *Seek out personal contact
• *Provide immediate service-listen & act
• *Use appropriate body language at all times
• *Be gracious to each & every person

Employee Responsibilities

• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehab

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements

Must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Montana.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Possess organizational skills or the ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks
• Ability to convince individuals or a group of people to work toward a goal
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to take care of resident/outpatient needs while following company procedures
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires moderate physical work more than 50% of the time, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves some exposure to hazards, blood borne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Normal health care environment.
• Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.