Provides differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders and provides appropriate therapeutic intervention to maximize communication ability. Active participation is required in department in-services and educational programs. The Speech-Language Pathologist consults with, advises, reports to and is responsible to the Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides evaluation and diagnosis of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.

• Designs and implements individual treatment plans.

• Counsels patients and their families concerning social, behavioral and psychological problems associated with communication and swallowing disorders.

• Provides thorough documentation of test data and Speech-Language progress.

• Provides patient and family recommendations and referrals to appropriate health, educational and vocational sources.

• Participates in patient conferences when appropriate and communicates with individual members of medical staff concerning patient treatment as necessary.

• Organizes and participates in education activities for patients, their families, and other health personnel.

• Provides direction for graduate student affiliates and volunteers.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading the appropriate literature and attending professional conferences. Assists manager in the development of new policies, procedures and programs.

• Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the speech-language pathology profession.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. ​Six to twelve months related experience.