Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech and language diagnosis to assess the patient's communication skills.
• Records and interprets diagnostic information in a written report and makes recommendations based on the test results 
• Provides habilitative and rehabilitative service to communicatively disabled patients to restore communicative efficiency.
• Provides counseling and guidance to speech and language disabled individuals.
• Coordinates treatment of the patient with other health professionals.
• Formulates case plans based on patient needs and abilities, including participation of the patient and family, as well as criteria for discharge from the program .
• Provides related in-service training for health care professionals and aides.
• Conducts screenings to identify those needing further evaluation.
• Participates in team conferences.
•  Prepares and maintains necessary reports on a timely basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree required.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology required; OR

• Statement of Equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); OR

• Documented equivalent training and/or experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must meet licensure or registration requirements of the state(s) where employed.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment and treatment techniques.

• Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.

• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, nurses, educators, and other healthcare professionals.

• Knowledge of applicable state regulations and professional practice standards.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple patient care responsibilities.