Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist- Oklahoma Children's Hospital

General Description:

Under direct supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist, will evaluate, diagnose and recommend a treatment plan for communication disorders of speech and language.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Upon physician referral, performs evaluations of speech, hearing and swallowing difficulties, makes a preliminary diagnosis and develops treatment plans
• Determines the need for individual or group therapy on each client
• Documents client's progress

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology required.

Experience: None.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed to practice as a Clinical Fellow by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology must be obtained within 2 years of first application for a license as a clinical fellow. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the normal development of speech, language and hearing.
• Ability to perform diagnostic tests for communication disorders and formulates a treatment plan.
• Must be able to interact in a patient, encouraging manner with clients to understand their communication needs and assist them in achieving the program goals specific to them.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers and clients.
• Must be able to display patience when client's frustration level is high.