POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY     

Provides direct patient care. Develops plans that meet the functional, physical and educational needs of the patient. Observes response to treatment, documents and adjusts treatment for the quality provisions of care. Suggests areas of departmental and personal improvements related to therapy area. Attains required and procedural competencies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Meets the educational and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association; or, meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certificate. Registration to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the state of practice, if applicable. Meets hiring criteria as defined in agency’s minimum standards. Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to agency’s policies and procedures on an on-going basis.