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 involves supervising assistants, participating in training programs, and contributing to discharge planning and patient care conferences.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to effectively relate 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 record documentation
Communicate with health team members
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Licensed as an SLP by the state
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours if unlicensed
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience