Speech Pathologist

Evaluation and Treatment

Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.

Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.

Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.

Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature.

Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.

Education and Training

Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.

Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.

Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.

Supervision and Collaboration

Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge.

Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.

Internal and External Customers

• All levels of nursing management and staff
• Medical staff
• All other members of the interdisciplinary health care team
• Physician offices
• Patient families
• Third party payers
• Medical supply companies

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• BLS certification required.
• Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Able to have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
• Able to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.