Speech Language Pathologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Harlan, KY

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable for diagnosing and treating patients with communication disorders. The role provides habilitative and rehabilitative services, counseling, and guidance to individuals with speech and language disabilities, while coordinating treatment with other health professionals. The position also supports screening, team conferences, clinical documentation, and in-service training for healthcare professionals and aides.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), a statement of equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by ASHA, or documented equivalent training and/or experience.
Meet licensure or registration requirements of the state(s) in which employed.
Demonstrated knowledge of speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Ability to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Knowledge of current clinical practices, assessment techniques, and therapeutic interventions related to Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Conduct speech and language diagnostic assessments to evaluate patients’ communication skills.
Record and interpret diagnostic information in written reports and make recommendations based on test results.
Provide habilitative and rehabilitative services to communicatively disabled patients to restore communicative efficiency.
Provide counseling and guidance to individuals with speech and language disabilities.
Coordinate patient treatment with other health professionals.
Formulate case plans based on patient needs and abilities, involving the patient and family and defining discharge criteria.
Provide related in-service training for healthcare professionals and aides.
Conduct screenings to identify individuals who need further evaluation.
Participate in team conferences.
Prepare and maintain required reports in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.