Position Information
Class Code: L015C
Grade: MP02
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $71,403.00 - $99,964.00
Summary
The Clinical Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing speech, language, and hearing evaluations and speech pathology treatment to vocational and medical clients to improve physical and vocational objectives. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Administers hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to clients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments. Evaluates hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders. Develops and implements treatment plans for problems, such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers. Instructs clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement, teaches clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms, and develops speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities. Participates in treatment plan meetings, collaborates with other professionals concerning optimal client care, prepares evaluation reports, maintains documentation, and writes monthly progress notes for each client. Consults with and advises educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation. May supervise a small professional staff by interviewing and recommending employees for hire, evaluating performance of incumbents, reviewing and approving actions recommended by subordinates, and providing training opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of adaptive communication devices, sound measuring apparatii, and other assistive devices, as they relate to the communicatively impaired. Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person Ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. Ability to communicate in oral and written form. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to treatment program.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be licensed as a Certified Speech Pathologist in accordance with ACA 17-100-301. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
