Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist

Overview

Performs diagnostic evaluations of patients with communication disorders and administers speech and language treatment to patients.

Administers and analyzes test results to determine patients communicative abilities; examines patients’ medical histories and neurological and psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy.

Treats speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech and organic disorders including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia and impaired hearing.

Interprets findings and treatment to patients’ families, teachers, or other concerned parties; provides guidance and counseling.

Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility; administers treatment in individual or group sessions with patients;

may refer patients to specialist in medicine, dentistry, psychology, education, or related areas. Writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress made.

Provides in-service training in the basic elements of speech therapy to members of the health care staff. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops.

Qualifications

License to practice speech pathology by the California State Board of Medical Examiner is required.