Speech Language Pathologist
West River Health Services
Location
Hettinger County, North Dakota
Quick overview
The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders. They will also develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and teach skills to patients and caregivers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed to practice in the state of ND. New graduates are acceptable for consideration.
Job description
Position Summary
Speech Language Pathologist, also called speech therapists, work to assess, diagnose and treat patients with language, cognitive, communication and swallowing disorders. SLP at WRHS will provide services to inpatients, outpatients and other patient populations in which WRHS has entered into a contractual agreement with. This may include public schools, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Some travel may be required.
Excellence in Practice
- Evaluating and developing appropriate treatment plans to meet individual’s specific needs.
- Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment.
- Encouraging the patient during their recovery process.
- Helping patients to improve their quality of life.
- Updating patient plan of care and home programming to continue to achieve progress.
- Teaching patients, family member or caregivers the skills and techniques necessary to help with the patient’s treatment program.
Essential Job Requirements
Education: Graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology. PhD is not required.
Experience
- New graduates acceptable for consideration.
- License
- Requirements: Licensed to practice Speech Therapy in the state of ND
