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, participating in patient care conferences, conducting staff training, and assisting with discharge planning.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is required, along with proficiency in computer programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
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
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain medical record documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students and fellows
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours (if unlicensed state)
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP services