The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
The role includes supervising assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and providing training to facility staff.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to relate effectively with patients, families, and professional colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain detailed medical documentation
Communicate with healthcare team members
Nice-to-have
Conduct in-service training for staff
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Ability to relate positively with patients and colleagues
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Licensed as an SLP in the state of practice
Completion of 350 clock hours supervised clinical practicum if state does not license SLPs
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP services post-degree
Successful completion of national SLP examination
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care software
Maintain license in good standing with state board