As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will be responsible for implementing of standards of care for speech language pathology services. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:
* Conducting evaluations, assessing home environment, identifying equipment needs relative to speech/language function
* Identifying functional speech defects and establishing a plan of care to improve patients' function
* Administering speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment
* Recommending communication devices/aides as needed
* Conferring with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care
* Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate
* Instructing patient, family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated
* Supervising home health aides in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care
And this for the qualifications:
Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements
* Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master's program in Speech-Language Pathology
* Meets education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
* Is certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology
* A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements in good working order
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