Speech Language Pathologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Harlan, KY

11d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats patients with communication disorders. The role evaluates patients’ communication skills, interprets diagnostic information, and develops recommendations and individualized treatment plans. It provides habilitative and rehabilitative services, counseling, and guidance to patients, while coordinating care with other health professionals and participating in team conferences. The position also conducts screenings, provides in-service training, and prepares and maintains reports.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or a statement of equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or documented equivalent training and/or experience.
Meet the 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 diagnoses to assess 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, including patient and family participation and discharge criteria.
Provide related in-service training for health care professionals and aides.
Conduct screenings to identify individuals needing further evaluation.
Participate in team conferences.
Prepare and maintain necessary reports on a timely basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.