Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, will evaluate, diagnose and recommend a treatment plan for communication Client‐orders of speech and language.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Upon physician referral, performs evaluations of speech, hearing and swallowing difficulties, makes a preliminary diagnosis and develops treatment plans
• Determines the need for individual or group therapy on each client.
• Documents client’s progress.
• Assists students in clinical rotations in meeting objectives.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Outpatient hospital-based experience required.
• Knowledge of the normal development of speech, language and hearing.
• Ability to perform diagnostic tests for communication disorders and formulates a treatment plan.
• Must be able to interact in a patient, encouraging manner with clients to understand their communication needs and assist them in achieving the pro‐gram goals specific to them.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers and clients.
• Must be able to display patience when client’s frustration level is high.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 36.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 12.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 3.00