Speech Language Pathologist (Therapist) (SLP) CONT

Company: SHG Temp Staffing
Location: Monroe
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and personable Speech-Language Pathologist with expert communication skills, team player, professional and reliable.WE OFFER:--- Get paid the next business day- Access $ when needed--- Immediate start after credential verification/background check--- Secure site to upload credentials for verification--- 24/7 Support Service--- Equal Opportunity employerCONTRACT: --- Dates of contract: 9/19/2022 to 12/18/2022 (14 weeks) --- Shift: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon-Fri --- Pay Rate: $55/hr --- Guarantee 40 hoursQUALIFICATIONS:--- Master's degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent--- Active License--- ASHA card--- Ability to build rapport with mature patients--- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously--- Expert in communication skills--- Covid vaccination--- Influenza vaccination or declination--- NPI Verification--- Skills checklist--- Covid vaccine card--- Ability to pass a Background check and drug screeningRESPONSIBILITIES:--- Ability to evaluate, design, implement, and interpret a therapy treatment program to aid patient recovery and achieve the optimal potential for the patient.--- Ability to perform direct patient care to address cognitive or social communication problems, speech and language disorders, and swallowing or feeding disorders to improve, prevent or limit disabilities.--- Provide aural rehabilitation and augmentative or alternative communication systems for patients.--- Provide personal attention and progressive restorative therapy to achieve highest level of recovery and function.--- Consult with patients, listen to patients, observe their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors.--- Teach exercises and techniques to improve and rehabilitate condition.--- Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly and provide reports.--- Advise patients and their families on treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process.--- Compassion and empathy for patients.--- Physical stamina to spend long hours teaching and modeling exercises.--- Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients and motivate them.--- Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and therapy.

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