Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Evaluates clients/patients and determines causal factors for speech, language and/or hearing impairments; gathers data related to patient's disorder, selects appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of the patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.

Develops individualized treatment programs for patients diagnosed as needing speech or language intervention. Develops and maintains long and short term treatment objectives for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted.

Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other such reports. Completes reports according to facility policy and updates the Rehabilitation Director on daily caseload and status of prior screens/evaluations.

Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members, individually, and through team meetings.

Maintains adequate caseload; participates in statistical and clinical research programs as directed.

Maintains ongoing communications and recommendations with family and referral sources, (e.g. physician, school, etc.) regarding evaluation, treatment and patient progress.

Responsible for participating Performance Improvement program to meet all current Joint Commission guidelines.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center=s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center=s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

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OTHER JOB DUTIES

Provides graduate student supervision as directed.

Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Assists in selection of diagnostic and treatment supplies, equipment and materials.

Provides input regarding departmental goals, policies and procedures.

Participates in marketing program, as requested, to enhance awareness in the service area.

Develops relationships with community agencies, groups, professional affiliations, etc. for patient and family referral.

Assists in referring patients and families to appropriate services and resources.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, workshops, etc.

Presents inservice programs to nursing and clinical care staff as need arises.

Performs other duties as directed by the Director.

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BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education:

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. 

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Jersey State license in Speech-Language Pathology. 

Minimum of Heart Saver Certification required.

Experience:

At least 1 year's experience; Clinical Fellowship Year considered.

Skills:

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills. 

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. Knowledge of a second language (e.g., Spanish, Russian, Yiddish) preferred.