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.
The role includes supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and conducting in-service training programs for facility staff.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and involves acting as a clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologists and student 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech-Language Pathology evaluation
Treatment plan development
Patient care supervision
Medical record documentation
Communication with healthcare team
Conducting staff training
Compliance with state practice act
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients
Participation in patient care conferences
Clinical preceptor experience
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Caregiver training and discharge planning
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 services