Speech Pathologist
Core
Independent healthcare professional assessing and treating speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
Role type
Speech-Language Pathologist
Builds
Individualized patient care plans and treatment strategies
Domain
Healthcare / Neurological and Communication Disorders
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Evaluation of speech and language disorders, Treatment planning for aphasia and apraxia, Management of dysphagia and voice disorders, Cognitive communication assessment, Modified barium swallow studies, TBI and dementia care
Preferred skills
Experience with head and neck cancer, Tracheostomy management, Laryngectomy care, Stuttering treatment
Responsibilities
Evaluate referred patients, Establish patient and family centered goals, Develop and execute treatment plans, Participate in performance improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level clinical professional