What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Dameron Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Job Summary :
Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with
communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license,
certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the
interdisciplinary care team.
Job Requirements :
Education and Work Experience :
Master's Degree : Required
Two years' speech language pathology experience : Preferred
Licenses / Certifications :
Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice : Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR
RQIBLS) certification : Required
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical
Competence (CCC) : Preferred
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) : Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification : Required
Essential Functions :
Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.
Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.
Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.
Supervises assistants and support staff.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
