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:

• Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
• Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• 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

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:

• 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