Speech Therapist

Overview

Summary: Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and dysphagia disorders.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days.

Qualifications

Other information: One to three years experience or Clinical Fellowship eligible. Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology and have or qualify to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence. BLS Required.

Education: Essential: Master Degree.

Credentials: Essential: Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of speech, language, communication, cognition, hearing and dysphagia disorders. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served. Oversees and ensures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and immediate environmental well-being of the patient. Requires detailed knowledge of speech and language pathology in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data. Basic computer skills required. Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting. Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence. Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. Is a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned. Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community-based care, and home health care.

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $47.83/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.