The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of speech/language pathology services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Performs assessment(s) of patient’s communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory and problem-solving abilities, hearing and speech fluency and qualityAssesses home environment (as appropriate) and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language functionIdentifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care in coordination with the physician to address speech, language, hearing and other functional disordersAdministers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipmentInstructs patient, caregiver, and other members of the health team regarding their roles in speech therapyRecommends communication devices/aids as indicatedRecommends hearing tests by audiologist as necessaryPrepares and submits clinical progress summary notes based on the attainment of goalsInstructs patient, family/caregiver, and other health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicatedPerforms other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology servicesIdentifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services, and refers as appropriateComplies with accepted professional standards and practices, and maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theoryPerforms other duties as assigned/necessary