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.
Essential duties include evaluating patients within twenty-four (24) hours of physician referral, developing effective treatment plans, and treating patients per the physician treatment plan.
The role involves supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, participating in various patient care conferences, and instructing patient families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
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.
Salary
$50-$60 DOE
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate and treat patients
Develop treatment plans
Communicate with health team
Maintain medical records
Supervise SLP Assistants
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients
Participate in staff training
Act as clinical preceptor
Key Requirements
Master's or doctoral degree in SLP
Licensed as an SLP by the state
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)