Speech-Language Pathologist

Title:   Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Category:  Service Provider

 Reports To: Program Director

 Basic Functions:  Provide prevention, assessment and remediation services to patients who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.   

 Scope:  SLP leads the Speech Therapy process in development, implementation, and coordination of the speech-language therapy program and participating in business operating duties.

 Qualifications:

• Certification of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association  
• License or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
• Graduation from Accredited Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works towards fulfilling Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Selects/implements evidence-based practices which supports the goals and objectives of the speech-language program.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual treatment programs.
• Monitors and reassess the effects of speech-language therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
• Teaches, monitors, and collaborates with support personnel and patient family to facilitate skills in areas of speech and language.
• Participates in team discussions in an articulate, positive, and productive manner.
• Maintains assigned equipment in proper working order.  Performs routines repairs.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends departmental/business staff development activities.
• Maintains proficiency in speech-language therapy by attending workshops, conferences and trainings offered by other therapists.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and participates in Company committees as requested by supervisor.
• May represent the Company while participating in community outreach events, activities, meetings, trainings, etc. 
• Responds to emergency situations in a competent manner.
• Adheres to SLP licensure requirements.
• Adheres to established guidelines within Company’s Official Documents.
• Assists in quality management, research, public relations, and program development projects when appropriate.
• Participates in Company’s Professional Development Plan.
• May be assigned to be a clinical supervisor for assistant level students.
• Carries out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
• Maintains effective communications at all levels; within the work setting and company
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Due to the nature of the Company, service delivery settings will vary.  Must be able to adapt to a variety of settings and be willing to work in clinical, community, and home settings.
• Work area may be crowded.
• Working schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
• Duties may involve being on one’s feet for extended periods.
• Duties may involve traveling to and from areas within the western region of New Mexico.
• Duties may involve exposure to hazardous conditions using power tools, contagious diseases, and chemicals to repair/adjust patient equipment.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.