The Clinical Fellow - Speech Language Pathologist (CF - SLP) is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of an individual’s speech, language, and communication-interaction skills. The CF - SLP will demonstrate professional competency in evaluation and treatment using special instruments, qualitative and quantitative assessment methods, such as; standardized tests to analyze and diagnose the nature and extent of language and communication impairments. The CF - SLP will demonstrate competency in accurate reporting of evaluation findings, progress/status, and discharge documentation. The CF - SLP will demonstrate competency in managing ethical payers relationships to justify the cost of treatment when applying for reimbursement. The CF -SLP is responsible for ethical counsel to individuals and their families concerning language and communication disorders; how to cope, critical review of literature and treatment methodologies, and treatment strategies and home program suggestions. The CF - SLP is responsible for communication and coordination with others including patient, staff, team, family, school, medical personnel and others to assure good quality of care. The CF -SLP is responsible for accurate and relevant knowledge of the speech pathology discipline and its practice and contraindications for patient care. The CF -SLP is responsible to serve as a voice and representative of the discipline within the organization byparticipating in program development and other duties in order to maintain an effective speech pathology department.
Essential Functions
CF-SLP will determine treatment plan, long-term goals, short-term goals, type, frequency, and duration of treatment, and functional potential.
CF-SLP will initiate and maintain communication with appropriate care providers, i.e., physicians, team members, parents, insurance, school, etc. to assure effective treatment planning for the patient.
Including and not limited to: telephone calls, clarification of treatment orders, treatment status, and education on treatment rationale.
CF-SLP will communicate effectively in written and oral forms and adjust appropriately to audiences including; physicians, payers, people with communication impairments, and school personnel.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications