Speech Language Pathologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat patients with communication disorders. The role includes conducting assessments, documenting results, and recommending treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC or an ASHA-equivalent, and must meet licensure or registration requirements of the states in which they work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC or an ASHA equivalence.
• Must meet licensure or registration requirements of states where working.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with communication disorders.
• Record and interpret diagnostic information in reports and make recommendations.
• Provide habilitative and rehabilitative services to improve communicative function.
• Coordinate treatment with other health professionals and participate in team conferences.
• Prepare and maintain required reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC

Job description

Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication disorders.

Responsibilities

Conducts speech and language diagnosis to assess the patient's communication skills.

Records and interprets diagnostic information in a written report and makes recommendations based on the test results.

Provides habilitative and rehabilitative service to communicatively disabled patients to restore communicative efficiency.

Provides counseling and guidance to speech and language disabled individuals.

Coordinates treatment of the patient with other health professionals.

Formulates case plans based on patient needs and abilities, including participation of the patient and family, as well as criteria for discharge from the program .

Provides related in-service training for health care professionals and aides.

Conducts screenings to identify those needing further evaluation.

Participates in team conferences.

Prepares and maintains necessary reports on a timely basis.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Masters Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence or a statement of equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association or have documented equivalent training and/or experience.

Must meet licensure or registration requirements of states where working.