Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathologist will assist speech-Language Pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders, implement speech and language programs or activities, and monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implements treatment plans or protocols.
• Documents clients progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
• Assists patients with remediation or development of speech and language skills.
• Performs duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
• Collects and compiles data to document clients performance and to assess program quality.
• Selects and/or prepares speech-language instructional materials.
• Conducts client screenings and assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, and hearing.
• Tests and maintains equipment to ensure performance.
• Conducts in-service training sessions and family and community education programs.
• Prepares charts, graphs, and other visual displays to communicate clients performance information.
• Conducts speech-language research projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong ability to recognize nuances in speech.
• Excellent understanding of the concepts of Speech Pathology.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.