Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluates communication and swallowing function of patients under the supervision of a staff Clinical Speech Pathologist.
• Interprets and reports test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
• Provides counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and their families.
• Determines therapeutic plan, including need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
• Selects assistive speech devices to improve patient's communication, performs re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy under the supervision of a staff Clinical Speech Pathologist.
• Provides observations about hearing and other behavior to help determine need for other services.
• Maintains records of all services.
• Communicates results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such schools and employers.
• Maintains speech pathology equipment and materials.
• Assists with planning, service or project development, purchase of new equipment or materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master's in Speech Language Pathology.

Certifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a Speech-Language Pathology Conditional License (COND.SP) from the State Board of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology.
• Must hold Conditional License in current state upon start date. Meets all academic and practicum guidelines established by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• This is a one year, first year position. Other length and type of experience requirements are not necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tests.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.