Speech Language Pathologist
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
Work Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Examine, test, diagnose, and administer remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
• Evaluate patients using a variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders.
• Record speech samples and conduct phonetic analyses.
• Document test results and recommend remedial treatment.
• Perform evaluations focusing on receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
• Collaborate with associates and implement treatment plans using corrective exercises and special equipment.
• Maintain active communication with patients regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other therapy-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the manager/coordinator or designee.
• Assist with direction, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students.
• Interpret and carry out physician prescriptions; receive and write verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants per practice act guidelines.
• Maintain good public relations and protect confidential data.
• Use time, equipment, and supplies economically.
• Ensure safety and welfare of patients and associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in New Mexico.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, with experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Membership in the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Additional Information

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt.