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 in Speech Pathology required.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required;

OR

• A 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) in which employed.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.

• Ability to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Knowledge of current clinical practices, assessment techniques, and therapeutic interventions related to Speech-Language Pathology.