Speech Language Pathologist

EASTERSEALS ARKANSAS•Little Rock, AR

22d

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 level and potential; and develops treatment plans based on evaluation results. The Speech Language Pathologist conducts individual and group therapy sessions, adjusts treatment and equipment as needed, and supports consistent implementation of programs across the care team. The position completes required clinical and program documentation, uses positive behavior supports, counsels individuals and families on treatment and home programming, and provides staff in-service training. The role may supervise practicum students and participates in continuing education and professional research. The employee must comply with applicable laws and regulations and follow HIPAA requirements for access to protected health information.

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 a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Completed all clinical practicum hours.
Achieved a 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 wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

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 across disciplines.
Modify treatment and equipment 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 regarding treatment programs, home programming, and follow-through.
Provide in-service training to staff regarding treatment materials and techniques.
May supervise practicum students.
Attend in-service education programs and job-related courses, meetings, and conventions.
Read and research professional journals and texts.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easter Seals Arkansas.
Access only client protected health information for individuals directly served, except psychotherapy notes, and refrain from accessing other protected health information without supervisor or Privacy Officer approval.