Open Position
Speech Pathologist
General Summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join our team. The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. You will work with school-aged students to improve their communication skills needed for academic success.
Essential Job Functions
Assessment and Diagnosis
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, and cognitive-communication.
- Utilize various diagnostic tools and techniques to assess the nature and extent of impairments.
Treatment Planning
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Implement evidence-based therapy techniques to address communication and swallowing disorders.
Therapeutic Interventions
- Provide direct therapy services to individuals, or groups of students as directed by IEPs.
- Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and strategies when necessary.
- Educate students and their families about communication strategies and techniques.
Collaboration
- Work closely with all members of a student’s IEP team to provide comprehensive care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and adjust educational plans as needed.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed student records, including initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Prepare reports for medical professionals, educators, and insurance companies as required.
Continuing Education and Professional Development
- Stay current with research and advancements in the field of speech-language pathology.
- Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Working Conditions
- May involve working with patients who have severe communication or swallowing disorders.
- Requires physical activity
Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
Licensure/Certification
- Valid state license to practice speech-language pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.
Experience
- years of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Experience working with specific populations (e.g., children of all school ages and individuals with autism) is a plus.
Skills
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and implement effective educational plans.
- Compassionate and student-centered approach.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
