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.
This role includes supervising assistants, participating in care conferences, and conducting ongoing staff training.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, with an emphasis on positive relationships 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 and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Conduct in-service training for staff
Use Casamba and Point Click Care software
Nice-to-have
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Positive and effective interpersonal skills
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in SLP
State licensure as Speech Therapist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical hours if unlicensed
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience