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 Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, conducting in-services and training for facility staff, and participating in discharge planning and patient care conferences.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is required, along with the ability to relate effectively with patients, families, and professional colleagues.
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 Pathology treatment
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Supervise SLP Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Conduct staff training and inservices
Use of Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Effective communication with families and team
Participate in patient care conferences
Clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP and students
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff