What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at Champion, Partners in Rehab?
Speech-Language Pathologist
This is a Consistent PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist Position in Madison County.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide quality care to our patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits.
Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
- Counsel individuals with disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, and other service providers relative to the disability present and its management.
Requirements
- A Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- The Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- An Alabama State License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a clinical fellowship year.
- A knowledge of medical terminology to understand prescriptions and communicate with Physicians and Staff.
- Knowledge and experience in the administration of video fluoroscopic evaluations and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
Physical and Special Demands
- Communication and hearing skills which allow for evaluation and treatment of speech/language disorders.
- A desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic physical, mental, and developmental handicaps.
Work Performed
Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Speech Pathologist provides treatment only on written prescription of a licensed physician.
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Screening, identifying, assessing, and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of speech (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice) and language.
- Screening, identifying, assessing, and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of oropharyngeal function (e.g. dysphagia) and related disorders.
- Screening, identifying, assessing, and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating cognitive/communication disorders.
- Assessing, selecting, and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use.
- Assisting in record keeping and charging system of the department.
- Discharge planning in treatment program.
- Documenting evaluation, treatment plan, goals, progress notes, and discharge summary of patients treated.
- Performing staff and nursing in-service programs as needed on areas of relevant interest and need.
