What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full-time position at Waterman?
Solaris HealthCare is now hiring Speech Language Pathologists ( SLP) who are committed to providing the best life and care for our residents. We enrich the communities we serve and empower the people we employ, earning our reputation for integrity and excellence. If you are a Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP) looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!
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Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP) Qualifications:
- Must
have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in speech pathology, or its
equivalent
- Must
have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC/SLP) from the American
Speech/Language/Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship
Year (CFY)
- Must
be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as a speech-language
pathologist or CFY in the state of
- Prior experience in Speech Therapy, preferred
- Member of state and national American Speech and Hearing
Association, preferred
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Proficient
administrative and public relations skills
- Thorough
knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech
therapy
- Thorough
knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary
precautionary and remedial measures
- Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to
obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
- Ability
to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and
other personnel
- Ability
to understand, interpret, and adopt a physician’s written or oral directions
and to recommend treatment programs and outline expected benefits regarding
speech therapy
- Demonstrate
emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and
employees
- Must
maintain patient and employee confidentiality
- Knowledge
of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred