Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Full-Time in West Alabama
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Full-Time in West Alabama
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The Staff SpeechLanguage Pathologist shall provide quality speech/dysphagia evaluations and treatments to patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits and participate in the departmental operations as assigned by the Clinical Director.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
1. Identify assess and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
2. Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders.
3. Counsel individuals with disorders of communication their families caregivers and other service providers relative to the disability present and its management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Communication and hearing skills which allow for evaluation and treatment of speech/language disorders.
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
1. Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic physical mental and developmental handicaps.
2. A knowledge of medical terminology to understand prescriptions and communicate with Physicians and Staff.
3. Preferably knowledge and experience in the administration of video fluoroscopic evaluations and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
4. Able to work with individuals of all ages from neonates to geriatrics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters or doctoral degree the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association and Alabama State License.
TRAINING EXPERIENCE OTHER:
Preferred completion of clinical fellowship year or will be supervised by a speech pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association.
COVID vaccination is preferred for this position. However an exemption will be entertained.
WORK PERFORMED:
Under the direction of the Clinical Director the Speech Pathologist provides treatment only on written prescription of a licensed physician.
MAJOR TASKS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Screening identifying assessing and interpreting diagnosing and rehabilitating disorders of speech (e.g. articulation fluency voice) and language.
2. Screening identifying assessing and interpreting diagnosing and rehabilitating disorders of oropharyngeal function (e.g. dysphagia) and related disorders.
3. Screening identifying assessing and interpreting diagnosing and rehabilitating cognitive/communication disorders.
4. Assessing selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use.
6. Discharge planning in treatment program.
7. Documenting evaluation treatment plan goals progress notes and discharge summary of patients treated.
8. Performing staff and nursing inservice programs as needed on areas of relevant interest and need.
Employment Type
Full-Time
