Job Summary:
A licensed speech-language pathologist employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.

Education:
Required: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Preferred:

Experience:
Required: Knowledge of general speech-language principles and practical skills

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Tennessee licensure. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Certification of Clinical Competency.

Department Position Summary:
Provides age appropriate evaluations. Provides treatments to patients with diagnoses of CVA, Head Injury, Laryngectomy. May provide evaluation and treatment of pediatric language delay, articulation disorders, auditory processing and treatment to hearing impairment. May provide evaluation for use of augmentative devices. Provides evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, inclusive of provision of video-fluoroscopic swallow function studies. May provide evaluation of voice disorders inclusive of tracheostomized patients. May provide evaluation and treatment through contracts to patients in facilities and their families in the patient's treatment program. Maintains accurate written reports. Serves as clinical instructor for Speech-Language Pathology students. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center. Maintains standards as set down by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.