Speech Language Pathologist

Advatix, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist position involves evaluating patients with known or suspected communication disorders, developing individual therapy plans, and presenting findings to patients and healthcare professionals. The role requires participation in departmental functions and teaching within the community.

Requirements

• License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 2 years of licensed experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools.
• Records evaluation findings in accordance with departmental and Hospital procedures.
• Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient, which includes goals of treatment.
• Updates goals and records patient progress in accordance with departmental and Hospital procedures.
• Presents and defends evaluation findings, progress, and recommendations to patients, families/significant caregivers, and health care professionals.
• Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs.
• Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients’ communication skills.
• Participates in Departmental or program-based functions such as staff meetings and continuing education activities.
• Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community.
• Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.
• Mentors professional observers, students, and clinical fellows.
• Demonstrates a high level of analytical skill to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees