Speech Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled Speech Therapist to join our team at the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. As a Speech Therapist, you will be responsible for promoting and maintaining health by providing speech therapy services.

The Speech Therapist will work strategically and cooperatively in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical, and administrative staff. This includes collaborating with Physical Therapy Manager and patients to order equipment necessary for patient safety and optimum function.

• Identify the need for and make recommendations for referrals to other disciplines.
• Develop and implement a system for reporting, measuring, and supporting treatment plans.
• Maintain legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Update job knowledge by participating in education opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

• Graduate degree required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required.
• Current licensure as a Speech Therapist in the State of Alabama required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Speech Therapist required.
• Experience working with diverse patient population preferred.
• Must maintain current professional licensure in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain licensure within ninety (90) days of date of hire.
• Must possess certification of "Mandatory Reporter Training" or obtain certification during the first week of employment.

• Absolute confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and the Privacy Act.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and electronic health records, with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Microsoft Office software and etc.
• Competence in the delivery of skilled speech therapy services and knowledge of the scope of practice for a speech therapist.
• Ability to maintain strenuous daily pace with overlapping schedule subject to multiple demands and interruptions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and regularly lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
• Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed; flexible in regards to accommodating emergency visits as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.