Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description
- FT, PT, and Per Diem Days, Flexible Scheduling. Provide services in Transitional Rehab Center and Outpatient
Sign On Bonus!!! $3,000.00
SUMMARY :
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Responsibilities to Resident / Patients / Clients
Monitor Residents / patients / clients progress and adjust treatments accordingly.Evaluate hearing and speech / language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders.Record information on evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge of residents / patients / clients.Consult with and advise rehab / nursing staff and family members on strategies for speech and language stimulation.Instruct residents / patients / clients and staff in more effective communication for all concerned.Teach residents / patients / clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.Record Keeping / Training Opportunities
Complete and maintain necessary records.Evaluate resident / outpatient progress and prepare reports that detail progress.Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques, and objectives for nursing and non-nursing staff within the facility.Advise on health risks in the workplace.Safety
Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United.Identifies, reports, and / or corrects obvious safety hazards.Attends mandatory safety in-services.Mission / Customer Service
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service :Let the Mission be your guideMake eye contact and smileGreet & welcome each and every personSeek out personal contactProvide immediate service-listen & actUse appropriate body language at all timesBe gracious to each & every personEmployee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.Attends all mandatory in-servicesPerforms other duties as assigned by the Director of RehabRequirements
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Requirements
Must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Montana.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actionsPossess organizational skills or the ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasksAbility to convince individuals or a group of people to work toward a goalAbility to communicate in writing clearly and conciselyAbility to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problemsAbility to adapt to change in the workplaceAbility to communicate effectively with others using the spoken wordAbility to take care of resident / outpatient needs while following company proceduresAbility to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisionsAbility to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Requires moderate physical work more than 50% of the time, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work involves some exposure to hazards, blood borne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.Normal health care environment.Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.
