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Job description
Speech–Language Pathologist
The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.
May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) of this job. The incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in the description.
Job Qualifications:
Possesses a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:
Must successfully complete 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must possess a valid California Driver's License with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
Physical Requirements:
The ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours.
The ability to frequently stand for 3-6 hours.
The ability to occasionally drive/ operate foot control for 1-3 hours
The ability to walk occasionally on level surface for 1-3 hours
The ability to walk intermittently on unlevel surface for less than 1 hour
The ability to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour.
The ability to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1-3 hours
The ability to lift 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour
The ability to carry up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
The ability to push up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
The ability to pull up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour
Maintains current and valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance coverage at all times.
Worksite address
ontario, CA, 91764, US
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