Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Achieves and maintains a level of productivity that meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization.
• Presents in-service and educational programs.
• Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.
• Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees, and in-service education programs.
• Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for speech-language pathology services.
• Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
• Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for speech-language pathology and audiology services.
• Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical, and administrative needs of the speech-language pathology programs.
• Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling, and treatment programs of clients referred for speech-language therapy.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for speech-language pathology services.
• Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service characterized by caring, concern, and support for the public, supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

Requirements

• MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Speech Pathologists license required for state in which employee provides services.