Speech Language Pathologist II

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED. What You'll Need Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED. What You'll Do Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders. Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services. Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel. Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services. Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable. Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. #J-18808-Ljbffr