Job Description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – HOSPITAL SETTING

**Inpatient & Outpatient**

OVERVIEW:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Therapy, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for patient evaluation and the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the habilitation and rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, oral, pharyngeal, or laryngeal motor disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Examines, tests, diagnosis and administers remedial treatment for patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders per physician orders.
• Provides appropriate evaluation, counseling and education to all patients.
• Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care/treatment based on diagnostic findings, backgrounds information, prognosis and input from patient, family and interdisciplinary team member.
• Develops appointment schedules which are calculated to have the maximum feasible therapeutic impact on the patient.
• Attends to specific patient variables such as motivation, stamina, etc., in planning treatment programs.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Responsible for keeping all appropriate medical and department records.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies used or consumed as part of the therapeutic process.
• Attends patient care staffing, conferences and other related meetings which pertain to the communication skills of specific patients.
• Performs internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service presentations.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Arkansas to practice Speech Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or performing Clinical Fellowship (CFY) under direct supervision of qualified personnel.
• Must and adhere to the ethics of the profession for which the individual holds a license/certification.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience and completed ASHA Clinical Fellowship year.

CONTACT:

For more information regarding the role, please contact:

Matthew Mcvey – Senior Executive Recruiter

(512) 593-5448

[email protected]


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