Speech Language Pathologist, Full-Time

Provides differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders and provides appropriate therapeutic intervention to maximize communication ability. Active participation is required in department in-services and educational programs. The Speech-Language Pathologist consults with, advises, reports to and is responsible to the Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

• Designs and implements individual treatment plans.
• Provides thorough documentation of test data and Speech-Language progress.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading the appropriate literature and attending professional conferences. Assists manager in the development of new policies, procedures and programs.
• Provides evaluation and diagnosis of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Organizes and participates in education activities for patients, their families, and other health personnel.
• Provides direction for graduate student affiliates and volunteers.
• Counsels patients and their families concerning social, behavioral and psychological problems associated with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provides patient and family recommendations and referrals to appropriate health, educational and vocational sources.
• Participates in patient conferences when appropriate and communicates with individual members of medical staff concerning patient treatment as necessary.
• Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the speech-language pathology profession.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Six to twelve months related experience.