Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient
Department: Physical Therapy Clinic
Job Description: General Description:
Under general supervision, will evaluate, diagnose and recommend a treatment plan for communication disorders of speech and language.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upon physician referral, performs evaluations of speech, hearing and swallowing difficulties, makes a preliminary diagnosis and develops treatment plans.
- Determines the need for individual or group therapy on each client.
- Documents client’s progress.
- Assists students in clinical rotations in meeting objectives.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
Experience: None.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the normal development of speech, language and hearing. Ability to perform diagnostic tests for communication disorders and formulate a treatment plan. Must be able to interact in a patient, encouraging manner with clients to understand their communication needs and assist them in achieving the program goals specific to them. Good interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers and clients. Must be able to display patience when client’s frustration level is high.
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