Summary:
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients. They work collaboratively in a mobile environment within the community with other healthcare professionals to improve patients' communication abilities and articulate fluency.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders in patients
- Develop treatment plans and maintain detailed records of progress and treatment outcomes
- Provide individual or group therapy to patients
- Train family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals on ways to support patients' communication development and care
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for patients
- Design and provide augmentative and alternative communication devices to patients
- Assess and treat patients with voice disorders
- Develop and implement programs to prevent communication and swallowing disorders
- Participate in interdisciplinary clinical teams and conduct research
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation of patient care
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology or related healthcare fields
- Current license to practice as a Speech Pathologist
- Ability to conduct thorough evaluations, make accurate diagnoses, and develop effective treatment plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with patients of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Willingness to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- Registration with the relevant professional body or association is essential.