Overview The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication disorders. Responsibilities • Conducts speech and language diagnosis to assess the patient's communication skills. • Records and interprets diagnostic information in a written report and makes recommendations based on the test results. • Provides habilitative and rehabilitative service to communicatively disabled patients to restore communicative efficiency. • Provides counseling and guidance to speech and language disabled individuals • Coordinates treatment of the patient with other health professionals. • Formulates case plans based on patient needs and abilities, including participation of the patient and family, as well as criteria for discharge from the program . • Provides related in-service training for health care professionals and aides. • Conducts screenings to identify those needing further evaluation. • Participates in team conferences. • Prepares and maintains necessary reports on a timely basis. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education • Master's Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence; OR • Statement of Equivalence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association; OR • Documented equivalent training and/or experience. Licenses & Certifications • Must meet licensure or registration requirements of the state(s) where working.