Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for performing patient initial evaluations and plans/implements treatment programs for speech, language, and dysphagia, and monitoring patient s progress towards treatment goals.

Reports to the Director of Physical Therapy

• Perform evaluation procedures for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Interpret evaluation results to determine the degree of impairment, aid in differential diagnoses, and assist in establishing and revising the specifics of treatment.
• Plan treatment programs based upon the patient s complaint, physician referral, review of medical records, and evaluation results.
• Set appropriate goals for treatment to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Rule out contra-indications to treatment and recommend necessary changes.
• Perform treatment techniques following established procedures and within limits set by patient condition and tolerance.
• Provide fitting and application of prosthetic devices.
• Instruct patients in the use of assistive devices and speech therapy procedures to be continued at home.
• Monitor the effects of treatment and modify techniques to achieve maximum benefit.
• Document initial evaluation and progress report for patient s medical record.
• Verbally report progress or changes in the patient s condition to the referring physician as appropriate.
• Validate treatment given for accurate completion of the charge ticket.
• Provide input or timely scheduling for patients.
• Maintain professional mannerism.
• Maintain clean, neat, orderly work environment.
• Attempt to provide for patient comfort and modesty.
• Communicate tactfully in person or by telephone.
• Economically utilize supplies.
• Help to maintain equipment and notify the Director of problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures codes.
• File incident reports for any event in which the individual or facility might be subject to liability.
• Notify the Director of any situation, which warrants consideration beyond the Speech Language Pathologist s duties and responsibilities.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders.

Licensed by the State of Illinois.

CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days

Preferred to be a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association but is not required.

Extensive walking, standing, kneeling and heavy lifting.

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