About this role
Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
• Evaluates patients utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques to assist patients with the rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. • Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills. • Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability. • Documents test results an individualized treatment and activities which will enhance the patient's usage of language and ability to communicate. • Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and specialized equipment. • Maintains active support and communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. • Provides patient and parent/caregiver education and training for home exercise programs. • Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to assess and develop comprehensive speech programs. • Familiarity with communication disorders. • Ability to build rapport with patients. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Positive and patient demeanor. • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. EDUCATION: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
EXPERIENCE: Professional experience in the areas of voice and neurologically involved patients required, preferably in a hospital setting. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certificate of Clinical Competence (Clinical Fellowship Year ' CFY) in Speech-Language Pathology from AHSA and current License to Practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas.