Speech Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team for a 13-week contract. You'll work days (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM), 35 hours per week, with no on-call or weekend requirements.
Clinical Responsibilities
You will screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Using standardized assessments and evidence-based practice, you'll develop individualized plans of care, monitor progress, adjust treatments, and evaluate outcomes. You'll provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other care team members.
Document all services in the electronic health record system, maintain accurate treatment records, and prepare comprehensive discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards. Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings as required.
Supervision & Professional Development
You may mentor Clinical Fellow Year (CFY) or student Speech-Language Pathologists. Participate in facility in-services, trainings, and conferences to support ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Oklahoma State License (active)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
- Minimum 1 year SLP experience
- Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
- New graduates considered if you have Level II clinical experience (not Level I observation only)
- Active ASHA membership and adherence to ASHA Code of Ethics and state practice standards
Location
Purcell, OK