Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements: A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists: 1. Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience); 2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and 3. Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.