Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis and the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by development and disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, and related language and hearing disorders to prevent or modify the disorders or to assist individuals in cognition, language, and communication skills.
• The practice of speech-language pathology encompasses evaluation, treatment, consultation, and education of patients as well as caregivers.
• Performs a comprehensive evaluation and develops a Plan of Care.
• Implements the Plan of Care.
• Completes effective, professional, and timely documentation.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
• This position will be primarily working with the adult population.

Qualifications

• Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited program with a Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech-Language Association or equivalent coursework to meet these standards, or within CFY year and obtain within one year of hire.
• Current Idaho State SLP license, or provisional licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Preferred Job Requirements At least one year of prior experience.