Summary:
Independently evaluates and treats patient’s skills in the area of speech, language, voice, cognition and swallowing.
Participates in research related to speech language pathology.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Provides quality habilitative/rehabilitative care for patients receiving speech language pathology services including but not limited to evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, treatment implementation and discharge planning.Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental procedure manuals (i.e., diagnostic tests and equipment).Demonstrates familiarization with internal and hospital policies and procedures.Maintains patient’s records as required by policies and administrative regulations.Determines the need for referral to other specialists in other areas and carry out referral.Provides education for patient and care giver as required.Provides in-service to other departmen...