Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION I. JOB DETAILS Job Title Audiologist & Speech Therapist Reporting Supervisor HOD Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy II. JOB PURPOSE To work with patients who have problems with hearing, balance or other ear-related problems. III . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Core Responsibilities When diagnosing patients, speech-language typically do the following: Ability to clinically evaluate the patient, independently. Taking decision and administer the modalities & procedures with high skill of performance. Ensure service excellence with high standard of patient care. Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests Identify treatment options Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan Plan treatment objectives and programs according to the results of evaluation. Explains treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families. Evaluate patient response and progress, and discusses with appropriate physician as and when required. Evaluate and test procedures. Record treatment given and update appropriate records daily. Record patient’s progress on timely manner. Maintain good & healthy relations with other professionals, including physicians, patients, patient’s relatives To ensure that ethical professional practice is followed. Knowledge of safe and proper operations of all equipment. To comply with the service quality Process, environmental & occupational issues & policies of the respective area. To comply with patient safety policy. To ensure safe utilization of equipment’s and proper waste disposal system. When treating patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following: Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability Work with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow Counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders IV. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Measurable Deliverables Equipment’s down time less than 2%. Maintain stock levels for 7 days. Proper documentation & patient record maintenance. Clinical acumen and quality care. Patient feedback. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor in Audiology and Speech – Language Pathology Experience 0 to 3 years of experience, post qualification. Technical/Functional Competencies Well verse with the latest machines. Have good knowledge of clinical protocols. Behavioural Skills Contingency management. Ability to analyze critical situation. Language Skills English Hindi VI. KEY INTERACTIONS Key Internal Contacts External Contacts Physicians Nursing Staff Front Office Patients