Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) required.
State licensure as a speech-language pathologist or equivalent clinical experience.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
Current CPR certification required.
Valid driver's license and insured vehicle necessary.
Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations and assess home environments for speech/language needs.
Identify speech defects and create care plans to enhance patient function.
Administer speech therapy using specialized techniques and equipment.
Recommend communication devices and aids as needed.
Collaborate with physicians and staff for comprehensive patient care.
Participate in case conferences and meetings for coordinated care.
Prepare and submit clinical notes according to policy.
Instruct patients and caregivers on treatment plans.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and clinical competency maintenance.
Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals.
Potential for flexible scheduling based on patient needs.
Full Job Description
Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The speech-language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITY
Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.
May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:
Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
