The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
This role includes supervising assistants, conducting staff training, participating in patient care conferences, and acting as a clinical preceptor for students and fellows.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to relate positively and effectively with patients, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain detailed medical documentation
Participate in patient care conferences
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Conduct in-service training for staff
Ability to relate effectively with patients and colleagues
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Participate in discharge planning
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 clinical practicum hours if unlicensed
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience