Therapy - SLP

Speech and Language Pathologist

Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine levels of receptive and expressive speech and language skills, swallowing skills, and social/pragmatic skills. Develop, modify, and implement individual and group therapy/treatment programs to enhance communication and address swallowing deficiencies. Recommend changes in texture of foods and consistency of liquids served during meals and snacks. Confer with medical staff regarding medications to improve swallowing. Participate in or suggest participation in barium swallowing studies and follow-ups based on assessment results. Design and personally deliver speech, language, and dysphagia management services for individuals or groups. Provide training and support for individuals using hearing aids and instruction in beginning reading, word recognition, and basic social communication skills. Demonstrate language techniques, and teach the use of augmentative communication devices and sign language as needed. Deliver in-service training to other staff on speech-language techniques and protocols used in therapy. Act as a sign language interpreter as necessary. Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide professional insight and goal planning for treatment and care. Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars to improve professional skills and knowledge. Counsel and inform guardians and family members regarding speech-language and swallowing issues. Compose and complete reports, lesson plans, and other program-related documents necessary to track progress of treatment programs. Operate personal computers using office systems software and/or specialized communication software to create, edit, and store records. Maintain electronic augmentative communication devices and hearing aids.