Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

REPORTS TO: Designated Teachers and Education Director

STATUS: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: This job can be on-site or remote or a combination of both

JOB SUMMARY

Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy and related services for students while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of Speech-Language Pathology therapy and within Logan River Academy guidelines. Provide quality client care including screening and evaluation of students, providing input to ongoing treatment plans of care, and maintaining case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct aligned with Logan River Academy’s code of conduct and adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding speech-language pathology therapy.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. Optimize communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing speech therapy.

2. Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.

3. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of speech-language pathology therapy and the health care environment.

4. Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within our facility.

5. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

6. Participate in classroom/team meetings.

7. Attend IEP meetings and provide required services and reporting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Completes work thoroughly, promptly and efficiently, managing multiple tasks as necessary.

2. Analyzes successes and shortcomings, then problem-solves with determination and creativity.

3. Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision.

4. Holds self, fellow staff, and all students accountable for doing what is required, fulfilling commitments.

5. Makes well-informed decisions, consulting when necessary with others, implementing practical solutions.

6. Communicates collaboratively, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and email messages quickly.

7. Reads and adheres to updated policies and procedures, promptly reporting violations to a supervisor.

8. Maintains confidentiality and models professionalism as a representative of LRA in all locations.

9. Follows all safety regulations and does not hesitate to suggest changes that might improve safety.

10. Completes necessary documentation within times specified in policies and procedures.

11. Greet all visitors, parents and reviewers with a smile and the utmost respect.

12. Models ethical behavior when resolving misunderstandings, disagreements and conflicts.

13. Responds positively to a supervisor's reasonable request to perform other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Education must be obtained from an accredited program. Degree will be verified.

2. Current state Speech Pathologist license.

3. Current certificate of clinical competence.

4. Experience in working with adolescents preferred.

5. Strong oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

2. Trained and able to safely manage student behaviors when hands-on is required.