Job Description
- Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients
- Provide counseling and consultations for new patients
- Create goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
- Oversee speech-Language Pathologist assistants and support their full-scope understanding of how to manage an office
- Prepare speech pathology equipment and exam room ensuring proper sterilization and safety procedures are followed
- Review the patient's file prior to their appointment and have a clear understanding of the challenge to be addressed
- Attend continuing education courses and work to advance personal knowledge and experience within the field
- Request and organize written authorization from patients involving specific follow up instructions and goals for improvement
- Depending upon the state, a state-issued license may be required, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is generally required
- Proficiency in computer software commonly used for documentation and report preparation
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology is required
- Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to HIPAA legislation and other patient privacy laws
- Experience working with sensitive and personal patient records and information
- Proficient in troubleshooting common software and hardware challenges in relation to the regular use of speech pathology tools
- Physical endurance and the ability to work primarily in a standing position
- A friendly and professional demeanor is required when explaining procedures and processes to patients
- Accountability and attention to detail is essential when handling and documenting important medical information
ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.