Speech Pathologist-Spec Team
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Job Summary: The Speech Pathologist, Specialty Team Center, functions as an integral member of a interdisciplinary team providing diagnosis and treatment recommendations in a coordinated manner with recommendations from the specialties. Has a working knowledge of the specialties of other team members involved in the care of children with craniofacial anomalies. Provides speech and language screenings as part of the Craniofacial Team Clinic within the time constraints of a busy interdisciplinary team clinic and identifies patients for whom further, in depth evaluations are necessary and provides appropriate referrals for additional assessment. Conducts age-specific and developmentally appropriate speech and language assessments, diagnosis specific communication impairments, develops treatment plans and goals. Delivers therapy and monitors progress using appropriate documentation. Provides early intervention programs. Acts as a liaison with community speech-language pathologists to coordinate treatment and provide specialty education. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment in performing all aspects of patient care. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills; utilizes knowledge in the delivery of quality whole person care; utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a professional manner. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed. Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness. |