Speech Pathologist- PRN - Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas

Essential Job Functions:

·         Will evaluate and conduct therapy with qualified program participants as caseload is assigned by program coordinator. 

·         Will develop a program plan with appropriate therapy goals/objectives for each program participant as assigned by the program coordinator.

·         Will review and assess data treatment plan and performance in order to monitor progress and/or modify or write new plans when appropriate. 

·         Will select augmentative or alternative communication methods for their patients which could include automated devices, sign language, and/or PECS. 

·         Will teach those with little or no speech capability how to articulate sounds or increase their language skills to communicate more effectively.

·         Will address fluency, voice and/or oral motor or feeding disorders through appropriate therapeutic strategies and interventions. 

·         May serve as consultant to appropriate staff to incorporate speech and language development activities into daily schedule.

·         Will attend trainings, conferences, meetings and center activities as deemed necessary by the Director of Services, Administrative Assistant, and/or the Program Coordinator.

·         Will update/maintain all required information/reports as needed to comply with due process, DDS policies, funding sources, and center procedures.

·         Will counsel with and provide guidance to parents and caregivers regarding generalization of speech/language behaviors in the home. 

·         Will maintain protection of client privacy regarding any information maintained by the organization regarding services and/or operations.  Will access only client information needed for the implementation of activities required for this position.