Job Summary:
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for diagnosing, assessing, and treating individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP works with patients across various age groups, from pediatric to geriatric populations, to develop individualized therapy plans and provide evidence-based treatments to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Diagnosis:
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities in patients.
• Use standardized tests, informal assessments, and clinical observations to diagnose speech and language disorders.
• Identify communication and swallowing difficulties and provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Treatment Planning and Implementation:
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patients' needs.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy to individuals and groups, addressing disorders such as articulation, fluency, language delays, voice, aphasia, and dysphagia.
• Use various therapeutic techniques and materials, including exercises, activities, and tools to address speech and language goals.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and document all therapy sessions and outcomes.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists, and educators, to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding treatment goals, progress, and recommendations.
• Provide family and caregiver training to ensure successful carryover of therapy techniques in daily life.
• Education and Support:
• Educate patients and families on speech and language development, strategies for improvement, and managing conditions.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest research, treatment methods, and interventions in the field of speech-language pathology.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for insurance claims, referrals, and follow-up care.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure:
• Valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility for certification.
• Experience:
• Previous experience in speech-language pathology, particularly in [specific setting, e.g., schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc.] is preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations, including children and adults, is a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of speech, language, and communication disorders and their treatment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.