Speech Therapist at The Olive Prime Psychological Services

Reports to: Clinical Lead

Job Summary

• The Speech Therapist will be performing patients assessments, develop individual treatment plans for patients with cognitive-communication, language, fluency, swallowing and voice disorders.

Responsibilities

• Administer speech, language and hearing evaluations to patients; conduct tests and examinations of patients to gather information and ascertain levels of impairment
• Use written and oral test methods and special instruments to evaluate patients
• Make evaluations for patients with speech or hearing impairments of test results, medical history and barium swallow results to diagnose and prepare treatment plans for various speech related disorders
• Prepare written patient evaluation and test results reports; maintain accurate documentation of information collected
• Collate patient data relating to Medicaid, Medicare, caseload activities, billing records, initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress evaluations and discharge information
• Develop and implement various treatment plans based on own assessments and recommendations by physicians, psychologists and social workers, for patients with stuttering, swallowing, inappropriate pitch, delayed language and harsh voice problems
• Monitor patient’s progress and make treatment adjustments as required
• Instruct patients in alternative techniques for enhanced communication including sign language, voice improvement and lip reading
• Provide patients, caregivers or family members with education on communication techniques and strategies to cope with personal misunderstandings
• Consult with and refer patients for additional educational or medical services
• Consult with medical staff and educators on patient speech and hearing problems
• Participate in conferences, continuing education programs and training programs to share knowledge and increase knowledge base on methodologies and technologies of speech and hearing disorders
• Participate in various multidisciplinary team meetings patients’ progress meetings and intervention assistance team meetings; prepare written reports on the discussions and outcomes from the meetings
• Handle administrative responsibilities such as paperwork, scheduling of case management activities, preparation of lesson plans, preparation of materials, record keeping, supplies maintenance
• Prepare and conduct training sessions and family education programs
• Train patients in techniques related to strengthening of the tongue, face muscles and jaw or breathing mechanisms

Requirements and Experience

• University Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• Relevant license and certification.
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented; compassionate
• Effective communication skills, writing skills, diagnostic skills, patient handling and care skills are all essential to the role.