Responsibilities
The role of the Speech Language Pathologist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient/family speech therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years). The Speech Language Pathologist will maintain documentation on patient treatments, evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. The role also includes addressing educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; managing patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acting in a clinical leadership role; applying knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions; and performing other related duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master Degree
- Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) - Must obtain Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) within 24 months of hire.
- Speech Language Pathology (State) (KY)
Desired:
- One year speech/language pathology in a healthcare setting.
- Doctorate Degree
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