Speech Therapist

1. Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.

2. Plans, directs, or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology.

3. Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled individuals.

4. Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.

5. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

6. Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.

7. Evaluates and monitors individuals, using audiovisual equipment.

8. Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs.

10. Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.

11. Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.

12. May act as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups.

13. May conduct research to develop diagnostic and remedial techniques.

14. May instruct staff in use of special equipment designed to serve the disabled.

15. Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

16. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights

17. Performs other duties as needed.

· Must possess a Masters Degree in Communication Disorders or related field, a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and licensed by the Board of Allied Health Professionals in Massachusetts.

· Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Speech Pathologist in this state.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

· Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

· Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Must be knowledgeable of Speech Therapy procedures.

· Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

· Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Speech Therapy service.

· Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.

· Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

· Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other Physical and Sensory requirements of the job.