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, participating in patient care conferences, and providing in-service training for facility staff.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and involves acting as a clinical preceptor for speech-language pathology fellows and students.
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 Pathologist services
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Treatment plan development and approval
Supervision of SLP Assistants
Medical records documentation
Caregiver training and discharge planning
Nice-to-have
Participation in patient care conferences
In-service training for staff
Clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP and students
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Positive and effective communication skills
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in SLP
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP experience