Description

Enhance the lives of patients as a skilled Speech Therapist in a hospital setting, providing expert assessment and intervention for speech, language, and swallowing disorders. In this rewarding contract role, you will collaborate with a diverse interdisciplinary team to ensure communication success and safe swallowing for individuals of all ages.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current, active license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Experience in a healthcare or hospital environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of current therapy approaches and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and evidence-based practice

Schedule:

• Contract position; full-time hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• Develop individualized care plans and implement therapy sessions
• Complete detailed patient documentation, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge reports
• Educate staff members such as nurses, physicians, and dietary teams on patient care, research findings, and best practices
• Organize and present in-service trainings for hospital staff
• Support patients and their families in navigating care within the hospital environment
• Prepare and maintain clean, welcoming treatment areas
• Make reminder calls to patients regarding appointments
• Liaise with insurance companies regarding patient benefits and service coverage

Benefits:

• Dynamic, supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to work with varied patient populations in an acute care setting
• Access to ongoing professional development and training resources

Advance your expertise and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a collaborative hospital setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with communication or swallowing challenges, submit your application today to take the next step in your Speech Therapy career!