Communication Specialist
Location: Miles City, MT
TITLE: Communication Specialist
LOCATION: Miles City, MT
Don't miss this opportunity to join a leading hospital where there is room for career growth and advancement.
The hospital is dedicated to creating healthcare teams that exceed the expectations of both patients and the community, and they are seeking individuals who share the same values.
If you're looking to reside in an area with a low cost of living and work at a cutting-edge rural healthcare organization situated in the beautiful Badlands of Eastern Montana, then this might be the ideal place for you.
Qualifications:
- Holds a Master's degree in speech language pathology.
- Possesses an active SLP license in Montana.
- Has 1-3 years of experience in speech language pathology.
- ASHA certification is preferred.
- Holds a BLS certification.
Hours and Compensation:
- This is a day shift position.
- Salary ranges between $75K-$95K, plus full benefits and a relocation/sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities:
- The Communication Specialist will work on preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders among children and adults.
- Conduct evaluations and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement effective treatment programs.
- Provide counseling to patients and their families regarding test results and recommended treatment options.
- Establish patient understanding, expectations, and treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all patient visits.
- Follow state guidelines to maintain communication with staff and external organizations.
- Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines.
Additional Information:
- The facility is a 25-bed critical access hospital.
- The team environment is great, making it an excellent place to work.