Speech Language Pathologist -Gastonia, NC (FT,PT,PRN)

The Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services to patients in their home environment or alternative setting according to the organization's policies and procedures. Care will be preventive, rehabilitative, and curative in nature.  The Speech Therapist will utilize all of the resources available in the agency and community to accomplish the plan of care goals.

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Identifies rehab appropriate diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions making additions/changes to ensure the patient's problems are comprehensively addressed.

Coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and act as a case manager (in absence of nursing) to ensure integration of care is provided.

Demonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient care.

The Speech Therapist shall possess a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited or approved school.  At least one year of experience within the last five years and preferably one year of community/home health therapy.  Must have a valid Speech Therapy license from the state in which he/she would be practicing.