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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$86,040 / year median in Delaware
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Requirements:
Ability to assist in transfers.Responsibilities:
Professional growth and development.Willingness to work in multiple venues and adjust work schedule to meet department mission.
Provides community education in conjunction with hospital education programs.
Ability to correctly identify problems and develop a treatment plan at conclusion of the initial evaluation.
Ability to keep abreast of changing technology.
Adequate computer skills to achieve accurate billing and documentation. Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to teach patient and/or caregiver appropriate therapeutic compensatory strategies.
Ability to respond to Specific Task Requests.
Demonstrates Clinical CompetenceCredentials•
Essential:
SPEECH•Speech TherapistBLS•Basic Life Saving certificationCompetencies and skills•Essential:
Clear Communication Skills Both Written And VerbalAble To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team MembersAble To Withstand Crisis SituationsHas Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And VisitorsKnowledge And Experience With Electronic Health RecordsExperience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.Education•