Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech and language diagnosis to assess the patient's communication skills. 
• Records and interprets diagnostic information in a written report and makes recommendations based on the test results. 
• Provides habilitative and rehabilitative service to communicatively disabled patients to restore communicative efficiency. 
• Provides counseling and guidance to speech and language disabled individuals. 
• Coordinates treatment of the patient with other health professionals.
• Formulates case plans based on patient needs and abilities, including participation of the patient and family, as well as criteria for discharge from the program .
• Provides related in-service training for health care professionals and aides. 
• Conducts screenings to identify those needing further evaluation. 
• Participates in team conferences.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports on a timely basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence; OR

• A statement of equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association; OR

• Documented equivalent training and/or experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must meet licensure or registration requirements of states where working.