• Speech Language Pathologist

    Advatix, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)


    Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

     

    Schedule:  5 Months (Possible Extensions).

    Job Duties:

    •    Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings in accordance with departmental and Hospital procedures.

    •    Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient, which includes goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress in accordance with departmental and Hospital procedures.

    •    Presents and defends evaluation findings, progress, and recommendations to patients, families/significant caregivers, and health care professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs.  Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients’ communication skills.

    •    Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e., staff meetings, Departmental continuing education activities, work group meetings/committees, Quality Improvement projects, development and refinement of clinical protocols, and equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering).

    •    Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community.

    •    Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.

    •    Mentors professional observers, students, and clinical fellows.

    •    High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.

    Required Certifications & Licensure:

    License in Speech-Language Pathology.

     

    Required Education:  Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

     

    Required Experience:  Minimum of 2 years of licensed experience.

     

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