Speech Therapist

Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Meridian
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

217555- Speech Language Pathologist - Meridian, MS - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare Staffing Team is currently looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to work onsite for our contracted facility.

Shift:Mon-Fri, Days

Summary:

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• We are looking for a skilled, sympathetic Speech Pathologist to provide quality care for our patients.
  
• The speech pathologist will perform screenings, assess patient condition, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills.
  
• You should be caring and knowledgeable about speech-related conditions and therapies.
  
• To succeed as a speech pathologist, you should be willing to alter treatment plans to better suit the individual needs of a diverse patient population. You should be caring, adaptable, analytical, and resourceful.
  
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
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  • Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
    
  • Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
    
  • Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
    
  • Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
    
  • Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
    
  • Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
    
    Requirements:
    
    
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    • Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results
      
    • Be a strong team player
      
    • Strong verbal & written communication skills
      
    • Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
      
    • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
      
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
      
    • Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license (where appropriate)
      
      Qualifications:
      
      
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      • Experience in an SNF setting - REQUIRED
        
      • Rehab Optima Experience - Preferred
        
      • Possesses a Master Degree in Speech Pathology
        
      • Certification in accordance with the requirements of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
        
      • Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
        

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