Correctly diagnoses speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders by obtaining comprehensive patient history, selecting and administering appropriate tests and accurately interpreting test results.

Provides effective treatment by using the appropriate therapy method formulating short/long term goals, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with other professionals regarding patient care.

Maintains accurate documentation of services to patients by providing timely and complete evaluations, goals, progress and discharge reports, and comprising daily treatment notes.

Schedules/delegates patient appointment scheduling, assigns patient charges which accurately link to documentation, and is accountable for department productivity expectations. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations.

Maintains and promotes professional expertise by participating in continuing education programs, departmental PI and outcomes measurement programs, local professional organization/association, and meeting requirements for Kentucky State license renewal. May also supervise graduate students in Speech Pathology practicum in cooperation with university programs.

Counsels patient’s families, encourages parent observation, and voluntarily participates with support groups in order to enhance patient progress.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM

DESIRABLE

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

1. Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university.
2. Certificate of Clinical competency by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) or eligibility during clinical fellowship year (CFY-SLP) leading to certification.
3. Licensed in Speech/Language Pathology in the state where work is being performed issued by the State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology.

1. Postgraduate course work in Speech/Language Pathology (Doctorate Degree)
2. Teaching certification for specialized population in state where work is being performed (i.e., LD/BD/MR)
3. Board specialist from ASHA in swallowing, fluency disorders or child language disorders.

Specialized Knowledge:

1. Dysphagia evaluation/treatment
2. Voice evaluation/treatment (TEP Training videostroboscopy).
3. Instrumentation in Speech/Language Pathology:

1. Videostroboscopy and visipitch
2. Radiographic procedures such as videofluroscopy
3. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
4. Computer software programs for speech therapy
5. Augumentative communication devices

Kind and Length of Experience:

3-5 years prior experience in a hospital, rehabilitation unit, skilled nursing, or home health setting.