Speech Therapist (St)

Overview: The speech therapist or speech-language pathologist, will specialize in diagnosing and treating communication disorders, including speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. They will work in clients' homes, and collaborate with a team to develop personalized treatment plans.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing patients' communication abilities through standardized tests, observation, and interviews.

• Assisting in development individualized treatment plans to address speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.

• Providing therapy sessions to improve speech clarity, language comprehension, and communication skills.

• Using various techniques and exercises to help patients strengthen their vocal muscles and improve articulation.

• Teaching alternative communication methods to patients with severe communication impairments.

• Collaborating with personal care aides, family members, and other professionals to support clients' progress and ensure continuity of care.

• Keeping detailed records of progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in EMR system.

• Staying informed about advancements in speech therapy techniques, technologies, and research.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• State licensure or certification as a speech-language pathologist.

• Clinical experience in diagnosing and treating communication disorders.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others improve their communication abilities.

• Continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in the field.