Speech Therapist/Pathologist

Position Overview

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

• Counsels and educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding the patient's condition and treatment plan.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech–Language Pathology from an accredited college
• Mets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech–Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensed/Certified in Speech–Language Pathology
• One (1) year clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time.
• Occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.
• Lifts and/or moves up to 10 lbs on a regular basis.
• Lifts or moves up to 40 lbs on occasion.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.