Speech Language Pathologist Therapist

Job Title/Postion: Speech Language Pathologist 
Reports To: Clinical Manager 
Environment:  Home Health 

Summary:  The speech language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.  All care provided is within the scope of the Speech Language Pathology Practice Act. 

 
Position Qualifications:
 

• Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved master’s program in Speech–Language Pathol­ogy, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation.  Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(4).

• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certif­icate of Clinical Competence in Speech–Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Associa­tion (ASHA).

• Is certified to practice Speech–Language Pathology.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

• A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Understands prognosis and goals of care.

This position requires the ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the following essential functions:

1. Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and patient family members, and management.
4. Ability to assess and document patient needs.