Speech Language Pathologist
This SLP-CCC will work primarily in our Tuscaloosa outpatient pediatric clinic. We will consider SLP-CFYs for this position.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Job Duties
- Conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
- Completing treatment notes and progress reports in timely manner and according to company policy.
- Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records and provide timely reports.
- Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development.
- Completes and submits required documentation within established agency guidelines
- Facilitates effective communication amongst other clinicians providing care
- Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provides guidance as necessary.
- Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and maintains ongoing communication with all disciplines involved in the patient Plan of Care.
- Upon receipt of the Physician’s orders, interprets and implements those services and programs related to Speech/Language Therapy. Ensures these orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations.
- Assists in coordinating speech therapy program with other appropriate health care providers/disciplines providing services to the patient.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be in possession of current ASHA and ABESPA (Alabama Board of Speech Language Pathology) certifications on or before the first day of employment.
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