Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Toledo HospitalDepartment: Speech TherapyWeekly Hours: 0Status: Per DiemShift: Days (United States of America)Job Summary: Through developing and administering speech-language treatment programs, a Speech Language Pathologist works to facilitate rehabilitation of communication, swallowing and cognitive-linguistic disorders.   You will work with the patient, family members and your team to establish the plan of care and establish goals.   In this role, you will evaluate your patient and perform assessments throughout the patient's rehabilitation.  The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.  All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric). Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics. Conducts communication, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing evaluations within the established time frame. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served. Develops and implements treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures. Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into