Speech Therapist - PT

Job description

About the role This position organizes and conducts medically prescribed speech/language or swallowing evaluations and rehab programs to guide individuals in improving their quality of life following injury, diseases or loss of a body part with consideration to patients gender, age, cultural differences, and educational needs. Evaluates patient utilizing appropriate testing procedures to establish scope of dysfunction. Plans a restorative treatment program based on objective data gathered and as prescribed by physician. Records initial evaluation and progress reports per departmental policy. Cooperates and coordinates efforts with health care team to provide efficient and effective care for all patients. Conducts or participates in educating medical staff & health professionals in speech/language techniques and objectives. Adopts conventional techniques to meet the needs of patients with learning disabilities. Assists in the preparation of requisitions for supplies and equipment. Qualifications Graduate of a professional course of education of speech, hearing science, and language development culminating in a minimum of a master's degree. Valid Montana state license or equivalent in Speech/Language Pathology services. Certification by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association (CCC). Amiable personality, ability to make sound judgments and the ability to maintain an empathetic and understanding attitude towards patients. Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen. Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option. Salary commensurate with up to 10 years experience. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job. About Northern Montana Hospital Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window. Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana. Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health. For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of: Cardiology Neurology Pediatric Pulmonology Urology Radiation Oncology Nephrology Endocrinology Optometry