Speech Pathologist Speech Pathology/Per Diem
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Assesses, diagnoses and treats
disorders of Speech; articulation, fluency, and voice, Language;
including expressive communication in oral, written, graphic and
manual modalities, Oral, pharyngeal cervical esophageal and related
functions including; swallowing disorders, oral function for
feeding and orofacial myofunctional disorders, cognitive aspects of
communication; including communication disability and other
functional disabilities associated with cognitive impairment,
Social aspects of communication; including challenging behavior,
ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities. Is
responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the plan of
care for the person served. Performs and directs administration of
all speech therapy modalities & collaborates throughout the process
with the person served, his/her family and the interdisciplinary
team. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: M.S.or M.A.
in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders or equivalent
certified program. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current ASHA and New
Mexico Speech & Language Pathology or current Clinical Fellowship
Licensure required. BLS issued through American Heart Association
certification required. SKILLS: Demonstrates accountability and
skills in assessment/evaluation, decision making and time
management. Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written
communication and organizational skills. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2
years post CFY experience (preferred) or current Clinical
Fellowship License. Atleast one year of previous clinical
experience with neurologically impaired adults and dysphagia,
including radiologic assessment. (preferred). . NATURE OF
SUPERVISION: Responsible to: Director/Manager, Rehabilitation
Services ENVIRONMENT: Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated
smoke-free environment. Potential exposure to communicable
diseases, combative patients and hazardous chemicals. Minimal X-ray
exposure. Subject to stressful professional relationships. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Good physical condition.Prolonged, extensive, or
considerable standing and walking. Lifts, positions, and transfers
patients and manipulates occupied equipment. Lifts supplies or
equipment up to 50 lbs. Potential strains resulting from lifting
heavy patients and equipment.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Albuquerque , Speech Pathologist Speech Pathology/Per Diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
