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 involves supervising assistants, conducting staff training, and 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 medical documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in patient care and discharge planning
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech Therapist
Completion of 350 clock hours supervised clinical practicum