Speech Pathologist: Clinical Expert
About The Position
Description Evaluates, plans, directs and administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs aimed at the restoration or improvement of function, or the prevention of disability. Writes evaluations, progress notes/reports, discharge summaries and maintains patient files. Counsels patients and/or family members regarding Rehabilitation diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Speech Pathology and adheres to same. Qualifications Graduate of Accredited Speech Pathology Program, NJ State License in Speech Pathology. CPR certification within first 3 months of hire. Specialty certification in ASHA approved area of practice or as deemed appropriate by the leadership staff (ie: BCSS – Board Certified Specialist Swallowing, BCS-CL – Board Certified Specialist Child Language, Cochlear Implant Training, etc.).
Requirements
- Graduate of Accredited Speech Pathology Program
- NJ State License in Speech Pathology
- CPR certification within first 3 months of hire
- Specialty certification in ASHA approved area of practice or as deemed appropriate by the leadership staff (ie: BCSS – Board Certified Specialist Swallowing, BCS-CL – Board Certified Specialist Child Language, Cochlear Implant Training, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients
- Plans therapeutic treatment programs
- Directs therapeutic treatment programs
- Administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs
- Writes evaluations
- Writes progress notes/reports
- Writes discharge summaries
- Maintains patient files
- Counsels patients and/or family members regarding Rehabilitation diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis
- Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Speech Pathology
- Adheres to regulatory/legislative policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
