Speech Therapist

Uintah Basin Rehabilitation and Senior Villa – Speech Therapist

Location:

Roosevelt, UT. Join our growing team!

At Avalon Care Center we continue to develop our culture of providing outstanding care to residents. We know our staff makes all the difference at our facilities, and we take great pride in ensuring that we provide the best work environment. Whether you are a new graduate, or someone with years of experience in the field, Avalon has opportunities for everyone.

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.

• Improve or maximize the communication of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Periodically participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provide full range speech language pathology services as ordered by physician.
• Direct and supervise personnel, as assigned.
• Take initial history and make initial evaluation.
• Perform all skilled procedures.
• Consult with physicians regarding change of treatment.
• Write reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs.

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where services are furnished, or
• Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or in progress), at least nine months of supervised full‑time SLP experience, and successfully completed a national examination approved by the Secretary.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

Application code: INDHRB
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