Speech Pathologist Outpatient

Speech Language Pathologist

Diagnoses and provides treatment for clients/patients who exhibit communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Masters level program in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a health care facility.
• Demonstrated strong clinical background in Pediatric care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Free from communication deficits which would interfere with duties.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) preferred.
• Pennsylvania license in speech-language pathology.
• Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision from the Manager of Rehabilitation Services.

Supervision Given:

Supervision of students in Speech-Language Pathology is a possibility along with volunteers if appropriate to the setting.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Implements objectives, policies and procedures of the Speech-Language Pathology department.
• Diagnoses and provides treatment for outpatients with speech, language, social communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials.
• Works collaboratively with other hospital departments, community agencies, and family/caregivers to provide quality care for clients/patients.
• Assists in maintaining quality assurance programs in speech-language pathology.
• Maintains speech-language facilities, equipment and materials.
• Remains current and up to date with the evolving nature of healthcare and in particular with the current trends occurring in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Consistently demonstrates outstanding professionalism and teamwork.
• Is punctual and demonstrates regular work attendance.

Non-Essential Functions:

Will perform other related and miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Manager of Rehabilitation.

About Us

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