What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPEECH PATHOLOGIST position at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center?
Under the general supervision of the Director of Speech/Audiology, 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.
All duties are to be performed in the best interest of SEORMC and its patients.
WORK PERFORMED
- 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 patients.
- 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 inservice presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training:
- Masters or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio 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.
Experience:
Must have at least one (1) year experience and/or eligible for ASHA Clinical Fellowship year.
