Speech-Language Pathologist

Position Purpose:

The speech pathologist/audiologist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides speech therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Evaluates patient's speech and language abilities, both defects and assets, and perfonns periodic re­ evaluations.
• Plans and provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders.
• Records type of treatment and patient's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the patient's record weekly.
• Maintains adequate records on all patients, including summary reports.
• Utilizes community resources and Agency personnel by proper referral.
• Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
• Instructs and counsels other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his disabilities.
• Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings.
• Attends case conferences.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment.
• Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DCS/Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
• Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will affect agreed services with the Agency.

Qualifications:

• The speech pathologist/audiologist is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and certified by the Association.
• Meet the educational and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• At least a master's degree is required and one (1) full year of supervised work experience.
• If required, licensure or certification by the state.
• NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!! New graduates are welcome. Must be able to complete point of service documentation and provide group and concurrent therapy as scheduled. Must be flexible throughout the day for changes that occur. Weekday and Weekend hours available. Schedule is flexible. The work hours will be approximately 5-10 hours per week.