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.
The role involves supervising assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and conducting training programs for facility staff.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to relate effectively with patients, families, and 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
Speech-Language Pathology treatment
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Use of Casamba and Point Click Care software
Nice-to-have
Conduct in-service training for staff
Participate in patient care conferences
Clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP students
Effective communication with families and staff
Ability to relate positively with patients
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience
National examination in SLP approved by HHS Secretary