Speech-language Pathologist Speech-language pathologists work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. SLP's typically work in the home, long term care facilities, hospital, or other general medical care facility.
Education/Requirements: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
Valid and current license required
Mandatory Experience Requirements:
2 + years' experience in acute care environment evaluating and treating patients with speech language or swallowing disorders. Experience with Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent patient and modified barium swallow studies a plus.
Primary Assignment Duties:
Busy work environment. Evaluate for Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Aphasia, Cognitive Linguistic dysfunction in adult patients. Emphasis on pt/family/staff education and training and home program development. Excellent communication and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Target start date of assignment is 8/7/23, 12 week assignment.