The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation in medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation in medical records.
The role includes supervising assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and conducting ongoing staff training.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is required, 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 in medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training
Comply with state practice act
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Assist nursing with training Restorative Aides
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Licensed as Speech Therapist in the state
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP services