Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information. 

• Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers. 

• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.

• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed. 

• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. 

• Contributes to the development of staff and students. 

• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum required - Entry Level

Minimum Required - Education - Completion or an accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Speech language Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Speech and Hearing Science.

Special Skills

Minimum Required - Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Licensure Description 

Successful completion of National Examination in Speech Language Pathology. Registered as a clinical fellow with state board of communciation disorders and sciences. 

Minimum Required

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