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Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

TMC: Therapy Management Corporation, Flagstaff, AZ, United States


Overview
TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are growing and looking for an SLP to join the team. We value giving back and offer opportunities for growth, ongoing education, and leadership within our teams. TMC is committed to a culture of caring for both those we serve and our team members.

Details
Department:

Quality Care Rehab

Location:

Haven Health Flagstaff

Compensation:

$55.00 - $60.00 / hour

Responsibilities
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you hold a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and managing communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Your work encompasses a wide range of skills to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities.

Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning and Intervention: Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient. Design therapy sessions that incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function.

Therapeutic Interventions: Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities, including articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments. Collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities.

Dysphagia Management: Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders through clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques to ensure safe and efficient swallowing and improve nutritional intake.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Mental Wellbeing Support Program

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