Speech/Language PathologistIII PRN

Minimum Education
Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
At least 6 years experience as provider.

Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process. Shows knowledge of counseling techniques. Shows empathy and caring. Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical application. Demonstrates knowledge of clutural and linguistic diversity. Must be available for student/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities. Triages questions from staff, outside hospitals and physicians. Involved in extra division project that promotes the enhancement and dissemination of speech knowledge (i.e., IRB committee member, organizer of specialty event, etc.)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Speech-Language Pathologist.

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Evaluation

• Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures.

• Use appropriate protocol for age and disorder, complete protocol in a timely fashion.

• Show skills for a variety of disorders and test instruments.

• Use knowledge of cultural linguistic features appropriately in the diagnostic process.

• Use translators when appropriate; demonstrate use of appropriate language when necessary.

• Adapt procedures for specialized disorders (e.g., stuttering, alternative/augmentative communication, bilingual, etc.).

Schedules/Self-Management

• Take initiative to maintain schedule.

• Show flexibility with schedule changes.

• Plan ahead for changes to schedule.

• Consistently meets or exceeds department standards for patient contact hours

Test Results/Clinical Reports

• Report test results accurately using appropriate format.

Remediation Services

• Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.

• Use knowledge of theoretical application with patient.

• Prepare therapy progress reports, discharge summary and insurance requests based upon documented child performance within timeframe.

• Show productivity in patient progress.

• Show knowledge of counseling techniques-show empathy and caring

• Recognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.