Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech-language therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines.

In addition, the position:

- Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers.

- Requires effective communication skills for departmental and interdepartmental relationships.

- Requires competency in speech-language pathology evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

- Requires task delegation and supervision of fellows, technicians and assistants (when applicable).

- Maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.

The Speech-Language Pathologist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Job Code: 100031

Qualifications

License or Certification:

- Must be in possession of current state license or certification on or before the first day of employment.

- CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.

Education, Training and Experience

- Successful completion of an accredited Master's Degree Program or accredited Bachelor's Degree Program plus sufficient experience in the field.