Speech Language Pathologist

JOB SUMMARY

The speech-language pathologist will support patients and their families by providing speech-language therapy services including screening, assessment, and treatment of speech-language disorders. The speech-language pathologist will engage in communication with other team members and support patient's family through consultation and home-programming activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Care

• Conduct screenings for speech/language services as appropriate for new referrals as requested
• Perform and interpret diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate recommendations
• Review medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders
• Provide direct therapy for identified patients by implementing treatment plans

Communication

• Actively consult with parents and/or caregivers to ensure care plan is understood
• Communicate with internal colleagues as appropriate for optimal client care experience

How We Work

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient status including evaluations, treatment plans, recertification reports, and discharge summaries
• Plan and organize therapy activities for patients in the clinic, at home, or daycare setting
• Abide by Board policies and other state and federal regulations concerning patients with disabilities
• Ensure professional growth and support is maintained

INTERACTION WITH OTHERS

(Internal/Organizational and External/Customer Contact)

· Regular contact with team members. Purpose of contacts is to explain, clarify or interpret information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters.

· Requires normal courteous interaction and basic interpersonal skills and tact to communicate with others. May involve routine customer sales and solutions. Non-routine inquiries and/or complaints are referred to others. Other limited external contact may be required to obtain information and/or to make inquiries of others.

PROBLEM SOLVING

· Problems and solutions are unique and unpredictable but are similar to those previously encountered. Solutions require judgment such as setting priorities, evaluating results and/or coordinating with others.

DECISION MAKING AND DECISION IMPACT

Independent judgment is required to analyze problems and perform needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment is used. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures and practices. Refers exceptions to policies and procedures to the supervisor.

· Decision-making impacts department.

SUPERVISION REQUIRED

· Performs duties within scope of general policies, procedures and objectives with minimal supervision. Refers exceptions to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· No Supervisory Duties.

WORK COMPLEXITY

· Tasks are multiple and diverse with some connectedness across processes. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and processes.

COMPETENCIES

· Flexibility: Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things.

· Building collaborative relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance and support.

· Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.

· Stress management: The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation.

· Developing others: Willingness to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may occur in the office, from a remote office location, and from a client site. Occasional travel may be required. Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds may be necessary. Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and driving are common motion requirements. The ability to make quick decisions, manage multiple priorities, be flexible, deescalate conflict, and operate in a fast-paced environment may be required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• ND Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) (preferred)
• Experience in pediatrics (preferred)

This job description is intended to provide general information and describe the requirements of the position. Actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignments or projects. This document is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not imply a contract between the company and the employee. The company retains the right to change the job duties, responsibilities and qualifications as deemed necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person