Job Description:

BHMG - Etown Pediatric Clinic

FT - SLP

The SLP assesses and evaluates patients in order to develop and implement speech language therapy intervention to facilitate rehabilitation. The therapist provides on-going education to patient, and family members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses and evaluates patient to establish the plan of care.
• Communicates information regarding patient's status and progress to all members of the care team including the physician.
• Delivers care consistent with the plan of treatment.
• Involves patient, family and other caregivers in planning and delivery of care.
• Documents all aspects of care consistent with agency policies and reimbursement requirements.
• Participates in required meetings, in-services and performance improvement activities.
• Completes validations and competencies in a timely manner.
• Takes personal responsibility in delivering excellence.
• Demonstrates proficiency in speech language pathology skills specific to area of practice.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Current Kentucky Speech Language Pathologist License Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification

SLP, Speech Therapy, Speech Therapist, Speech, Therapy, ST