Speech therapist | therapy services

About the Role

Minimum Qualifications

• Alabama License in Speech Pathology by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology and Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Registration as a clinical fellow with ASHA and ABESPA is acceptable for the first 9-12 months of employment.
• Video fluoroscopic and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation Practice Privilege Requirements should be fulfilled according to standards within the first year of employment.
• BLS required or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating and treating a wide range of speech and language disorders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting.
• Specialized training or certification in areas such as pediatric speech therapy, neurogenic communication disorders, or dysphagia management.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation standards.
• Bilingual abilities or experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Participation in research or quality improvement initiatives related to speech therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct therapy services to patients using a variety of techniques and modalities tailored to their specific needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient progress, maintain accurate records, and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing improvements outside of therapy sessions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with advances in speech therapy research and methodologies.

Skills

• The required skills enable the Speech Therapist to accurately assess and diagnose communication disorders, ensuring that treatment plans are both effective and personalized.
• Strong clinical knowledge and therapeutic techniques are applied daily to help patients improve their speech and swallowing functions.
• Communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
• Preferred skills such as familiarity with EHR systems streamline documentation and enhance coordination of care.
• Additionally, specialized certifications and cultural competence allow the therapist to address complex cases and serve diverse populations with sensitivity and expertise.