Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description:

• Provide services to develop, enhance, or restore functional communication, speech, language, and/or feeding/swallowing skills of clients.
• Complete skilled assessments and provide skilled intervention to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide evidence-based interventions to clients with complex communication and feeding needs.

Requirements:

• Completion of at least a Master of Arts or Applied Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain state license with the appropriate licensing board.
• Must have and maintain ASHA CCC credentials.
• Strong clinical experience - at least 2 years post-graduate experience, preferably in a pediatric setting.
• Background clearance by the DOJ and FBI.
• Annual TB test clearance.
• CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Good physical health and fitness, including the ability to perform therapeutic handling and independent patient transfers.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with clients and other medical professionals.
• Display professional empathy towards clients and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Complete all documentation, reporting requirements, and training accurately and timely.
• Act as a team player within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to travel for training/treating may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment with documentation of speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and feeding-swallowing disorders in the pediatric population.
• Assess and refer families to other disciplines when appropriate.
• Utilize multiple frames of reference to inform practice.
• Create tailored treatment plans considering client’s age, abilities, and other factors.
• Involve patient, family, and caregivers to provide strategies to improve communication in all environments.
• Assessment and training in the use of aided communication devices.
• Demonstrate understanding of various AAC systems and assessment of oral-pharyngeal motor skills.
• Prescribe home exercise programs for continued progress.
• Adapt environments and processes to enhance client performance.
• Actively participate in professional development.
• Maintain impeccable documentation and report writing.
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team for client-centered care.
• Develop rapport with clients and families.
• Work closely with administrative staff to manage the schedule.
• Provide input into the development of clinical practices and procedures.
• Act in accordance with all company, legal, and industry policies and ethics.
• Comply with all professional development requirements for registration maintenance.
• Work in a healthy and safe manner.

Company Values:

• Love: Embody NAPA's spirit of love through kind actions and communication.
• Share: Collaborate and educate as part of the NAPA team.
• Grow: Evolve, engage, and learn from clients, colleagues, and the industry.
• Hope: Believe in the potential of every child and commit to helping them succeed.