Speech Therapist

SPEECH THERAPIST

Reports to Director of Wellness

SUMMARY:

The Speech Therapist (ST) will work in coordination with administer hearing speech and language evaluations, tests and examinations to patients. This individual will evaluate hearing, speech/language test results and medical background to diagnose and plan treatment. The ST will develop, implement and monitor treatment plans for patient problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders or voice problems and adjust treatments accordingly. The therapist will document the initial evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge of patients. Instruct patients in communication techniques and teach speech, muscle and breathing exercises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy
• Mississippi State Department of Health Speech-Language Pathologist license including the Clinic Competence Certificate and American Speech/Hearing Association Certification is required.
• 3 years of experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience within a clinical environment is preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identify the speech and/or communication difficulty or disorder of patient.
• Asses the cause and nature of the problem.
• Devise and deliver a suitable treatment program to enable each patient to improve as much as possible.
• Review and revise treatment plan, as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s progress.
• Advise patient caregivers on assistance in treatment plan.
• Manage a caseload of clients while taking into account priority cases, successful outcomes, referrals and discharges of patients.
• Work within team environment to improve effectiveness of service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity: This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be amended as deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.