Speech and Language Pathologist

Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.

• Evaluates patients utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques to assist patients with the rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. 
• Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills. 
• Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability. 
• Documents test results an individualized treatment and activities which will enhance the patient's usage of language and ability to communicate. 
• Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and specialized equipment. 
• Maintains active support and communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. 
• Provides patient and parent/caregiver education and training for home exercise programs. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to assess and develop comprehensive speech programs. 
• Familiarity with communication disorders. 
• Ability to build rapport with patients. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Positive and patient demeanor. 
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program

Experience:

• 1 year professional experience in the areas of voice and neurologically involved patients required, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must meet the requirements to apply for licensure to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist Intern in the state of Texas.
• Research experience preferred
• Parkinson’s Intervention experience preferred