Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive speech and language pathology and audiology services in accordance with company policies and administrative guidelines, and the provisions of State and Federal law.
2. Assess and diagnose the speech, language, and audiology needs of clients regarding speech, voice, hearing, processing, rhythm, and language qualities, impairments, and skills to provide intervention services that address their identified needs.
3. Plan for School Tuition-based and Insurance-based therapy and audiology services using written plans that reflect the diagnosed needs of the clients.
4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, assistive technologies, and technology/media, consistent with the approved instructional program, physical limitations of the facility, and the needs and capabilities of the clients involved.
5. Assess client performance on an ongoing basis and report client progress to parents/legal guardians and when applicable, school districts, using company methods and progress reporting standards.
6. Provide for individual learning needs of students and engage in enrichment, support, intervention, and remediation efforts.
7. Experience and ability to assess and provide instruction in the use of varied AAC devices (e.g., LAMP, Proloquo, Touch Chat) and multi-modal communication for a diverse population of clients.
8. Willingness to engage in and initiate de-escalation and physical safety procedures.
9. Ability to use specialized apps to create visual supports, social stories, and schedules to meet client needs.
10. Work in conjunction with direct staff to promote instructional services and support for clients with special needs in accordance with Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and/or other authorized accommodation plans.
11. Collaborate with Administrators and other clinic staff to implement intervention and therapy services through individualized and small group sessions and through integrated strategies during regular classroom activities.
12. Provide inservice training and consultation with clinic staff on topics related to speech and communication services.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Valid State of Ohio Speech Pathologist license for assignment.
2. Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
3. Commitment to meeting the learning needs of all students.
4. Good health, high moral character, and good attendance record.
5. Additional qualifications as the company may require.
6. A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with exceptional needs.