Speech-Language Pathologist

Amplified Therapy Inc•Silver City, NM

14d

About The Position

Basic Functions: Provide prevention, assessment and remediation services to patients who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. Scope: SLP leads the Speech Therapy process in development, implementation, and coordination of the speech-language therapy program and participating in business operating duties.

Requirements

Certification of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
License or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
Graduation from Accredited Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Works towards fulfilling Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Selects/implements evidence-based practices which supports the goals and objectives of the speech-language program.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual treatment programs.
Monitors and reassess the effects of speech-language therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
Teaches, monitors, and collaborates with support personnel and patient family to facilitate skills in areas of speech and language.
Participates in team discussions in an articulate, positive, and productive manner.
Maintains assigned equipment in proper working order. Performs routines repairs.
Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
Attends departmental/business staff development activities.
Maintains proficiency in speech-language therapy by attending workshops, conferences and trainings offered by other therapists.
Attends all mandatory in-services and participates in Company committees as requested by supervisor.
May represent the Company while participating in community outreach events, activities, meetings, trainings, etc.
Responds to emergency situations in a competent manner.
Adheres to SLP licensure requirements.
Adheres to established guidelines within Company’s Official Documents.
Assists in quality management, research, public relations, and program development projects when appropriate.
Participates in Company’s Professional Development Plan.
May be assigned to be a clinical supervisor for assistant level students.
Carries out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
Maintains effective communications at all levels; within the work setting and company
Performs other duties as assigned.