Speech Language Pathologist- Speech Pathology E Columbus

divh2Speech Language Pathologist/h2pDiagnoses and treats speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, helping patients improve their communication abilities and quality of life through various techniques and interventions./ppEssential Functions:/pulliEvaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations.

Identifies patients strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs./liliAdministers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence.

Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patients specific needs and achieve therapy goals.

Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly./liliEducates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding./liliDocuments as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations.

Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation./liliCommunicates patients status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers./liliConducts Speech Language Pathology educational programs and provides instruction for hospital staff, students, and community.

Delegates to students from accredited programs and supervises Clinical Fellows and licensed speech aides./li/ulpEducation Requirement:/ppMasters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, required./ppLicensure Requirement:/ppValid Ohio License in Speech Pathology, required./ppCertifications:/pulliCertification in Speech Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, or eligible for supervision by a certified speech-language pathologist during a fellowship experience, required./liliCPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required./li/ulpSkills:/pp(not specified)/ppExperience:/ppPrevious pediatric experience, preferred./ppPhysical Requirements:/ppOCCASIONALLY: (none specified)/ppFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel/ppCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing Far/near, Standing, Walking/ppAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:/pp(not specified)/ppThe above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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