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.
The role includes supervising assistants, conducting training for facility staff, and participating in patient care and rehabilitation conferences.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is essential, along with the ability to relate effectively 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 in medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech-Language Pathology treatment
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Conduct staff inservices and training
Nice-to-have
Effective communication with health team
Clinical preceptor for students
Participate in patient care conferences
Ability to relate positively with patients
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in SLP
State licensure as Speech Therapist
Completion of 350 clock hours supervised clinical practicum