Speech Language Pathologist

OVERVIEW:

The SLP will provide and direct Speech Therapy services to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Performs duties under the direction of physician’s orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in

accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.

• Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for

intervention/treatment.

• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.

• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.

• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including shor...