Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Tlc Nursing - Lockhart, TX

Full-time

Lockhart, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Travel Speech Pathologist is responsible for enhancing communication and swallowing abilities in individuals across various healthcare settings. This role requires traveling to different locations to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with speech and swallowing disorders, ensuring personalized care tailored to each patient's needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients' levels of difficulty with swallowing, speech, and language.
• Diagnosing disorders that affect communication and swallowing.
• Identifying appropriate treatment options tailored to individual needs.
• Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans that address specific functional challenges.
• Teaching patients sound production techniques to enhance voice quality and fluency.
• Assisting individuals in improving sentence structure and expanding vocabulary in both written and spoken forms.
• Working with both adults and children to strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing.
• Providing counseling to individuals and families on effective coping strategies for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Completing administrative tasks, including documenting billing information and maintaining accurate records of evaluations, diagnoses, treatment progress, and treatment plans.

Requirements

• A degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.
• State licensure or certification as a Speech Pathologist.
• Experience in evaluating and treating speech and swallowing disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in diverse healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Bilingual skills to assist a wider range of patients.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate travel and patient needs.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.