Speech Therapist

DescriptionSpeech Therapist

Benefits and Perks:

Top Competitive Compensation Package
Fully Comprehensive Benefit Package
100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
Service Awards and Recognition Programs
Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (for qualified employees)
Employer Provided Training Programs such as SANE, TNCC, NRP, STABLE, NIHSS, ACLS, PAL
McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance
Options Available for Student Loan repayment, Relocation, and Temporary Housing Assistance.
Clothing: Certain Branded Clothing Provided
Child Care Subsidy Program
Free Gym Membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center
Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health

Position Overview:

Here at McKenzie Health our patients and their families are our number one priority. We take pride in providing a prominent level of care to the community and surrounding areas. This position needs someone with a pleasing personality and customer service attitude. If you are someone who loves interacting with people, putting them at ease and helping others, this position may be for you.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Key Responsibilities:

Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders in adults and pediatric patients, primary adults.
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 and expanding professional and academic networks.
Educating patients and their families on speech disorders, language and swallowing 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.
Maintaining a team approach to meet the needs of our patients and their families effectively and efficiently
Performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, liaising with teachers, family members, and other healthcare professionals, administering therapy and monitoring progress.
Head and Neck Cancer experience preferred