Speech Language Pathology - American Technology Consulting
Indianapolis, IN
About the Job
Role Overview:The Speech Pathologist provides speech, hearing, language, and voice services toresidential and non-residential students at the Indiana School for the Deaf. Youwill work to help students to communicate in the most effective manner possible.This role requires:An Indiana Speech-Language Pathology licenseAbility to communicate clearly in American Sign Language (ASL) and EnglishA Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as follows:Provide direct therapy services to students for the habilitation/rehabilitationof communication disorders.Serve as a case manager for student’s communication development.Serve as an in-service resource person to staff on speech and language-relatedtopics.Refer students needing communication-related assessments such as medical,neurological, audiological and/or psychological.Evaluate all assessment information and develop student therapy and trainingprescriptions.Assist in the identification of materials and equipment utilized for speechpathology services according to program needs.Maintain accurate records and gather statistical data as needed.The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Otherduties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.What You'll Need for Success:You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:Indiana Speech Pathologist license.Extensive knowledge of the factors that constitute or contribute to disorderedspeech, language and voice, in both children and adults.Considerable knowledge and understanding of the patterns of social and culturaldiversity that affect the communication process.Considerable knowledge of the code of ethics that governs speech pathologyservices.Working knowledge of certain principles of psychology, mental health, audiology,neurology and the anatomy and physiology of the oral and hearing mechanisms.Working knowledge of state and federal laws and certification standards thataffect the delivery of speech and language services.Ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of community disorders co-existingwith the multiplicity of physically challenging conditions.Ability to remain current on new therapeutic techniques.Ability to determine the severity of communication disorders through thecomprehensive use of diagnostic and assessment instruments.Ability to communicate effectively.
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