Speech Language Pathologist I

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) using any established Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients

• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties

• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies.

• Complies with organization code of conduct

• Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice

• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows

• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation

• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice

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