The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
They supervise assistants, participate in training programs, and contribute to discharge planning and patient care conferences.
The role requires compliance with state practice acts and involves acting as a clinical preceptor for speech-language pathology students and fellows.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health 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 medical record documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Licensed as Speech Therapist in the state
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience