Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques to assist patients with the rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders.
- Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills.
- Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability.
- Documents test results an individualized treatment and activities which will enhance the patient's usage of language and ability to communicate.
- Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and specialized equipment.
- Maintains active support and communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Provides patient and parent/caregiver education and training for home exercise programs.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to assess and develop comprehensive speech programs.
- Familiarity with communication disorders.
- Ability to build rapport with patients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive and patient demeanor.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION:
Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
EXPERIENCE:
Professional experience in the areas of voice and neurologically involved patients required, preferably in a hospital setting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certificate of Clinical Competence (Clinical Fellowship Year ' CFY) in Speech-Language Pathology from AHSA and current License to Practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas.
