Speech Language Patholgist

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Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Treat patients per physician plan
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records

Job Summary

  • The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
  • Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
  • Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

Matching Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evaluate patients within 24 hours
  • Develop effective treatment plans
  • Treat patients per physician plan
  • Communicate patient progress
  • Maintain patient documentation
  • Instruct patient families
  • Participate in discharge planning

Nice-to-have

  • Relate positively with patients
  • Act as clinical preceptor
  • Conduct staff inservices

Key Requirements

  • Master's or doctoral degree in SLP
  • Licensed as an SLP by the state
  • Proficient in computer skills
  • Meet continuing education requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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