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.
They supervise assistants, conduct training for facility staff, and participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
The role 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 health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech-Language Pathology treatment
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Conduct in-service training
Use of Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Participate in patient care conferences
Clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP and students
Positive and effective communication skills
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 supervised full-time SLP services