The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services.
The role includes supervising assistants, participating in training programs, and contributing to discharge planning and patient care conferences.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is essential, along with maintaining a positive and effective relationship with patients, families, and colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Communicate with health team members
Nice-to-have
Conduct inservices and staff training
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff