The Speech-Language Pathologist 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 evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Essential duties include evaluating patients within twenty-four (24) hours, developing effective treatment plans, and treating patients per the physician treatment plan.
The role involves supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and instructing patient families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Salary
$50-$60 DOE
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Treat patients per physician plan
Communicate with health team members
Maintain patient documentation
Instruct patient families/nursing staff
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients
Participate in staff training
Act as clinical preceptor
Key Requirements
Master's or doctoral degree in SLP
Licensed as an SLP by the state
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)