Speech-Language Pathologist

SPEECH‑LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)

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The Speech‑Language Pathologist is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication disorders.

• Conduct speech and language diagnosis to assess the patient's communication skills.
• Record and interpret diagnostic information in a written report and make recommendations based on the test results.
• Provide habilitative and rehabilitative services to communicatively disabled patients to restore communicative efficiency.
• Provide counseling and guidance to speech and language disabled individuals.
• Coordinate treatment of the patient with other health professionals.
• Formulate case plans based on patient needs and abilities, including participation of the patient and family, as well as criteria for discharge from the program.
• Provide related in‑service training for health care professionals and aides.
• Conduct screenings to identify those needing further evaluation.
• Participate in team conferences.
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports on a timely basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence or a statement of equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association, or have documented equivalent training and/or experience.
• Must meet licensure or registration requirements of states where working.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care