The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains thorough documentation of services
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains thorough documentation of services.
This role includes supervising assistants, conducting ongoing staff training, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies while fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains thorough documentation of services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Document patient evaluations and progress
Conduct staff in-service training
Use Casamba and Point Click Care software
Nice-to-have
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Relate positively with patients and staff
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services
Successful completion of national SLP examination
Maintain license in good standing with state board