Speech Language Pathologist Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings;
• Engaging in research to enhance knowledge about human communication processes;
• Collaborate with director of nursing and/or social worker on Medicare admissions;
• Maintain and update credentials as needed;
• Implements IFSP for enrolled families and recommends frequency of services based on child development status and family priorities and concerns;
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care;
• Direct the work of aides and assistants, as appropriate;
• Provide thorough and timely reports, data, and information as requested;
• Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department;
• Serve as clinical mentor, as appropriate;
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care;
• Keep records of initial, progress, and discharge of client;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Consults with family members, physicians and other health care professionals as appropriate;
• Time management, attention to detail and organization.

Requirements:

• ASHA Card ( American Speech-Language-Hearing Association )-SLP registry good standing (no disciplinary on record);
• Approved to work for Medicaid;
• Comply with accepted professional, ethical and legal standards of practice;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Proof of education;
• Clean background check;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must have reliable personal transportation;
• Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics, and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments;
• Able to speak in a clear, concise voice in order to communicate adequately;
• In possession of a current license in speech pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology;
• Ability to accurately observe, report, and record learning progress of students;
• Time management, attention to detail and organization;
• Prior schools experience highly desired;
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.