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.