Speech Language Pathologist
Sevita · Fargo, ND · 1 wk ago
Part-time
Essential Job Functions
- Affords assessments of speech and language skills, development, articulation ability, and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned.
- Reviews medical histories, conducts evaluations, and identifies patient therapy needs.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient therapy plans.
- Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Services and client's physician to coordinate therapy modifications.
- Identifies and develops intervention strategies.
- Routinely reviews pertinent client medical data to assess the effectiveness of therapy services.
- Instructs clients, family members, and primary caregivers as necessary to ensure optimal functioning levels.
- Maintains effective coordination of client home care services by completing required documentation and transferring pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, Director of Clinical Services, and other caregivers.
- Reviews and documents comprehensive evaluation reports summarizing tests utilized, results of tests, and diagnoses of speech/hearing disorders.
- Reports and records assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions, and patient changes according to physician orders and Sevita’s policies.
- Investigates and takes appropriate actions on client or employee concerns and complaints.
- Maintains appropriate HIPAA compliance and ensures a safe patient environment.
- Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Minimum Knowledge and Skills
- Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology and one year’s experience as a Speech Therapist.
- Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist.
Other Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Travel as needed.