Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Provides speech therapy services to persons served. The role reviews social, psychological, medical, and prior therapy records; interviews individuals and caregivers; evaluates functional levels and potential; contributes to treatment planning; and delivers individual or group therapy sessions in a clinic. The position also coordinates treatment information with team members, adjusts treatment and equipment as needed, documents services, supports individuals and families with counseling and home programming, and provides staff in-service training. The role may supervise practicum students and requires compliance with applicable laws and HIPAA requirements.
Requirements
- Master's degree (M.S. or M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certification by the state board as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility for CFY.
- Completion of all clinical practicum hours.
- Passing score on the Speech Praxis Test.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Review social history, psychological, medical, and previous therapy reports and records.
- Interview individuals and caregivers to discuss and establish needs.
- Administer appropriate tests and evaluate functional level and potential.
- Communicate information to team participants and contribute to treatment plan development.
- Make referrals or recommendations for therapy and/or equipment.
- Develop treatment plans based on evaluation results.
- Conduct individual and/or group clinic sessions focused on specific objectives.
- Communicate programs and program changes to team members to support consistency and reinforcement across disciplines.
- Modify treatment and equipment as needed in response to development and progress.
- Complete required paperwork and documentation, including evaluation reports, progress notes, attendance records, flow sheets, and quarterly reports.
- Use positive behavior supports and appropriate methods to manage inappropriate behavior or responses.
- Counsel individuals, parents, and/or family members about treatment programs and home programming and follow-through.
- Provide staff in-service training regarding treatment materials and techniques.
- May supervise practicum students.
- Attend in-service education programs and job-related short courses, meetings, and conventions.
- Read and research professional journals and texts.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and follow HIPAA requirements for protected health information.
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Job Type
Full-time
