Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Tmc
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:With TMC, Speech Language Pathologists dont just make a
living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger
than a job!Pay Range: $45-65 per hour.Paid time off.Holiday
pay.401K with company match.Flexible Scheduling.Internal Growth and
Leadership Opportunities.Mental Wellbeing Support
Program.Responsibilities:As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you hold
a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and managing communication
and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Your expertise
encompasses a wide range of skills aimed at improving speech,
language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities.
Here is an outline of the primary responsibilities of a
Speech-Language Pathologist:Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct
comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice,
fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication
impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists use standardized
assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to
identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and
formulate accurate diagnoses.Treatment Planning and Intervention:
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific
needs and goals of each patient. Speech-Language Pathologists
design therapy sessions that incorporate evidence-based techniques
and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension
and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and
swallowing function.Therapeutic Interventions: Implement a variety
of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and
swallowing abilities. This may include articulation drills,
language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy
techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols.
Speech-Language Pathologists provide personalized instruction and
feedback to support skill development and functional
improvement.Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC):
Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to
support individuals with severe communication impairments.
Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with patients, families,
and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance
communication and participation in daily activities.Dysphagia
Management: Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic
exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and
swallowing rehabilitation techniques. Speech-Language Pathologists
play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient swallowing function
to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional
intake.Qualifications:Masters Degree in an accredited Speech
Language Pathology programCurrent license/certification in the
state of practiceKeywords: CCC-SLP, Clinical, Therapy Language
Disorder, Articulation, Aphasia, Swallowing Rehabilitation,
Cognitive-Communication, Fluency.TMC is an equal opportunity
employer.by Jobble
Keywords: Tmc, Drexel Heights , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Sierra Vista, Arizona
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