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, participating in patient care conferences, and providing training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to effectively relate 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
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Ability to relate positively with patients and colleagues
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Licensed as an SLP in the practicing state or meet supervised clinical experience requirements
Completion of national examination approved by HHS Secretary
Maintain license in good standing with state board