The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
The role includes supervising assistants, conducting staff training, participating in care conferences, and acting as a clinical preceptor for students and fellows.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and involves physical activities such as standing, walking, and exerting force to move objects.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech-Language Pathologist evaluation
Treatment plan development
Patient care supervision
Medical record documentation
In-service staff training
Communication with healthcare team
Nice-to-have
Clinical preceptor experience
Caregiver training and discharge planning
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Positive patient and team relations
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech Therapist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP services