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, conducting training for facility staff, and participating in patient care and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to relate positively and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
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
Speech-Language Pathology treatment
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Conduct in-service training
Use of Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP
Participate in patient care conferences
Effective communication with health team
Discharge planning involvement
Positive patient and staff relations
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology