Speech-Language Pathologist, Part Time/PRN

Speech Language Pathologist
INTRINSIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies for oral motor, swallowing, cognitive linguistic, and speech and language disorders in children. Participate in activities and training to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Evaluate young clients and develop a plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable speech and language outcome targets.
• Develop, implement, and revise treatment plans for problems such as: stuttering, delayed language, articulation disorders, receptive-expressive language disorders, swallowing disorders, cognitive linguistic disorders and inappropriate pitch & resonance.
• Maintain timely, thorough, and confidential documentation of initial evaluation, daily treatment notes, progress notes and discharge notes.
• Educate families/caregivers and promote follow through of home exercise programs to assist children in achieving their therapy goals.
• Refer families/caregivers to other community resources as needed.
• Participate in conferences, training and continuing education to further improve clinical skills.
• Collaborate with therapy team and attend team meetings
• Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel and ensure proper and adequate supervision of those individuals.
• Supervise student fieldwork experiences including: provision of services, record keeping, and other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate of an approved Speech-Language & Hearing Pathology program and is eligible for a certificate of clinical competence in speech- language and audiology granted by the ASHA

• A person licensed to practice Speech Therapy in Indiana

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Good time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

• Health savings