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 staff training, participating in patient care conferences, and discharge planning.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is essential, along with the ability to relate 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
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain detailed medical documentation
Conduct in-service training for staff
Communicate with healthcare team
Comply with state Speech Language Pathology regulations
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and families
Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students and fellows
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care software
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 clock hours supervised clinical practicum if unlicensed
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience
Successful completion of national SLP examination
Maintain license in good standing with continuing education