Speech Language Pathologist

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate patients/clients; develop a plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable speech and language outcome target.

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, instruction and other speech and language services according to the scope of practice limitations per Maine statutes.

• Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel and ensure proper and adequate supervision of those individuals.

• Participate in professional and facility enhancement programs and activities as required by the Owner and/or the Clinic Director / Rehab Clinical Director.

• Ensure proficient services through proper patient and equipment scheduling.

• Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

• Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the CCP.

• Comply with all local, state and federally required training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision.

• Meets eligibility requirements for access to/use of Protected Health Information (PHI) & Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI) based on work duties and responsibilities in compliance with ‘minimal necessary’ standards.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Graduate of an approved Speech-Language & Hearing Pathology program and eligible for a certificate of clinical competence in speech- language and audiology granted by the ASHA.

• Licensed to practice Speech-Language & Audiology in Maine.

• Demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical and/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position.

• Meets the physical demand level of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.