POSITION SUMMARY

Diagnoses and provides treatment for clients/patients who exhibit communication/swallowing disorders

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Graduate of an approved program in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience:

1. Minimum of two years of clinical experience, some acquired in a health care facility.
2. Proficiency in video swallows preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Free from communication deficits which would interfere with duties.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) preferred.
2. Pennsylvania license in speech‑language pathology.
3. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Manager of Rehabilitation Services.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Implements objectives, policies and procedures of the speech-language pathology department.
   1. Adheres to record keeping procedures used in the Speech-Language pathology department.
   2. Contributes to the speech‑language pathology department by attaining knowledge of hospital and community needs.
   3. Informs Manager of Rehab Services of Speech‑Language Pathology of activities, needs and problems.
2. Diagnoses and provides treatment for inpatients and outpatients with speech, language, social communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
   1. Selects and administers formal and informal tests to determine the extent of an individual’s impairment with speech, language, social communication, cognition, and swallowing.
   2. Assesses communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
   3. Assesses cognition for the purpose of identifying functional impairment and to develop recommendations for treatment
   4. Assesses functional swallowing to determine impairments and to develop recommendations for treatment.
   5. Develops and modifies treatment plans.
   6. Completes written documentation required by the hospital, speech language pathology program.
3. Interacts with other hospital departments, community agencies, and family/caregivers to provide quality care for clients/patients.
   1. Communicates observations and concerns about inpatients to nursing, medical, patient-family services or other appropriate hospital staff.
   2. Coordinates clients/patients treatment programs with other rehabilitation/education services they are receiving.
   3. Gives clients' family members/caregivers information and the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.
   4. Participates in hospital meetings as assigned.
   5. Provides in-service programs.
4. Assists in maintaining quality assurance programs in speech-language pathology.
   1. Becomes familiar with quality assurance program.
   2. Assists in completion of quality assurance studies.
   3. Participates in developing programs to meet the needs of clients.
5. Maintains speech-language facilities, equipment and materials.
   1. Implements safety and health policies in using materials/equipment.
   2. Categorizes and stores materials and information.
   3. Manages ordering of materials under the direction of Manager of Rehab Services.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.