Speech Language Pathologist II
Speech Language Pathologist II
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Patient Care:
Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech language and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. Refers patients to medical and educational services when appropriate.
Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient which includes goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress according to Departmental and Hospital procedures.
Presents and defends evaluation findings progress and recommendations to patients families/significant caregivers and health care professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs. Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients communication skills.
Administration:
Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e. staff meetings Departmental continuing education activities work group meetings/committees Quality Improvement projects development and refinement of clinical protocols and equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering).
Education:
Teaches within the Department Hospital professional community and non-professional community.
Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.
Mentors professional observers students and clinical fellows.
Skills:
High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.
High level of skill in various assessment procedures pertaining to speech and language skills in the pediatric population.
Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research methodology design and statistics.
Required Licenses Certifications Registrations:
License in Speech-Language Pathology (within 3 months of hire)
License in Speech-Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and/or from the State of New Jersey or eligible for same in which case licensure will be obtained within 3 months of initial employment.
CCC-SLP - Clin Competence in Speech-Lang - Required upon hire
Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of licensed experience.
Preferred Experience: Experience in pediatric medical-based setting.
Employment Type
Full-time
