The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains thorough documentation in medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains thorough documentation in medical records.
This role includes supervising assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and conducting ongoing staff training and inservices.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies while fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains thorough documentation in medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech-Language Pathologist licensure
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Treatment plan development and implementation
Supervision of Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Participation in patient care conferences
Computer skills with Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP and students
Inservice training for facility staff
Positive and effective communication skills
Discharge planning participation
Ability to relate well with patients and staff
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in SLP
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours if unlicensed
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience
Successful completion of national SLP examination
Maintain license in good standing with state board