Speech Language Pathologist

• Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings in accordance with departmental and Hospital procedures.
• Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient, which includes goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress in accordance with departmental and Hospital procedures.
• Presents and defends evaluation findings, progress, and recommendations to patients, families/significant caregivers, and health care professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs. Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients’ communication skills.
• Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e., staff meetings, Departmental continuing education activities, work group meetings/committees, Quality Improvement projects, development and refinement of clinical protocols, and equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering).
• Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community.
• Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.
• Mentors professional observers, students, and clinical fellows.
• High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.

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