Speech Pathologist

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Under the general supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Works independently with a high degree of professional autonomy. Works with individuals from birth through geriatrics. May work in acute care, post‑acute care, home health and outpatient settings. Development and implementation of treatment programs. Patient, family, and community education.

Documentation of the above information and activities. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

• Assesses patients to determine their communication needs, strengths, age‑related problems, and rehabilitation potential. This includes periodic reassessment.
• Plans individualized treatment programs, based on assessment results, physician's order, and clinical judgment.
• Documents all necessary information in the patient’s medical record.
• Teaches patients and their families regarding communication disorders, treatment plan, self-Help measures, and prevention.
• Treats patients according to the assessment results and treatment plan established, using age‑appropriate techniques, materials, and activities.
• Provides education to other departments and the public in the form of in‑services, lectures, or classes.
• Coordinates services and treatment plan with patient, family, and other disciplines.
• Provides Home Health services:
  Assesses communication needs and provides treatment as indicated in the home environment.
• Demonstrates job‑related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's and division's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports hospital's mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards and the code of ethical behavior.

• Assists with other department needs such as scheduling, answering the telephone, etc.
• Assists other staff with treatments as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology required, Doctorate's degree preferred.
• Successful completion of ASHA National Board Examination. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligible to complete CFY to obtain CCC.

• Successful completion of all field work placements.
• Demonstrated competency in physical therapy principles/techniques.
• New grads welcome, two years of experience preferred.

• Able to travel independently throughout all Memorial Healthcare facilities.
• Small motor skills required for operating modern computer, office, and telephone equipment as utilized by Memorial Healthcare (MHC).
• Sufficient strength and stability to perform passive, active, or resistive exercises.
• Ability to travel independently within the clinic, homes and area high schools.

• Proficiency using modern office, computer and telephone equipment as used by Memorial Healthcare.
• Ability to perform manual therapy techniques and operate treatment/assessment equipment.
• Fine motor skills to apply taping, braces, etc.

• Ability to…