Speech Language Pathologist - Zuni, NM

About the job Speech Language Pathologist - Zuni, NM $45/hr

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Duration: 26-week contract

Shift: Day shift, 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $45/hr

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a team in Zuni, NM, for a 26-week contract position. The SLP will be responsible for providing comprehensive speech and language therapy services to patients of all ages with communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and clinical judgment.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing function.
• Monitor patients' progress regularly and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and training to patients, family members, and caregivers on speech and language disorders, treatment strategies, and home exercises.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment sessions, progress reports, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and facility guidelines.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Mexico.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.
• Prior experience working with diverse patient populations in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication purposes.

If you are a dedicated and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients in Zuni, NM, we encourage you to apply here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or text  to schedule your interview for this position.