Speech Therapist

Memphis, Tennessee

Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Speech Therapist Responsibilities:
  • Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
  • Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
  • Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
  • Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
  • Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
  • Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
  • Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
  • Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.

Speech Therapist Requirements:
  • Master's degree in speech therapy or speech-language pathology.
  • Relevant license and certification.
  • Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.
  • Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
  • Familiarity with database management software.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to conduct research and travel to conferences.
Created: 2024-09-11
Reference: 1150133
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Memphis
ZIP: 38120

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