The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients while communicating with families and physicians to maintain comprehensive medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients while communicating with families and physicians to maintain comprehensive medical records.
This role requires supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants and conducting ongoing training programs for facility staff.
The position involves participating in utilization review meetings, rehabilitation conferences, and acting as a clinical preceptor for student programs.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients while communicating with families and physicians to maintain comprehensive medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain medical record documentation
Participate in patient care conferences
Train facility staff on inservices
Nice-to-have
Positive relationship with families
Effective communication skills
Clinical preceptor experience
Discharge planning participation
Key Requirements
Master's or doctoral degree in SLP
State license as an SLP
350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum
9 months of supervised full-time SLP services
National examination approved by HHS Secretary
Proficiency in Casamba and Point Click Care software