Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Gallipolis, OH

**Job Title:** Speech and Language Pathologist
**Job Specialty:** Staff Augmentation
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Day 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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**Job Description:**
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine individuals' levels of receptive and expressive speech and language skills, swallowing skills, and social/pragmatic skills.
- Develop, modify, and implement individual and group therapy/treatment programs to enhance communication and address swallowing deficiencies.
- Recommend changes in texture of foods and consistency of liquids, suggest medical referrals, and participate in follow-up studies to improve swallowing.
- Design and deliver speech, language, and dysphagia management services, which may include hearing screenings.
- Provide training and support for individuals using hearing aids, beginning reading, word recognition, survival signs, articulation training, and appropriate functional and social communication skills.
- Deliver in-service training to other staff on speech-language techniques and protocols for communication and swallowing treatments.
- Act as a sign language interpreter when necessary.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide professional insight and goal planning for treatment and care.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
- Counsel and inform guardians/family members regarding speech-language, hearing, and/or swallowing issues.
- Compose and complete reports, lesson plans, and other program-related documents to implement, modify, and track treatment/therapy progress.
- Operate personal computer systems and specialized communication software to create, edit, and store records, reports, and lesson plans.
- Develop and maintain augmentative communication devices and hearing aids.
Please ensure to have any necessary licenses and certifications up to date.