The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records.
The role includes supervising assistants, participating in patient care conferences, and providing training programs for facility staff.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies while fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and professional colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other 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 detailed medical documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Provide caregiver training and discharge planning
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Conduct in-service training for staff
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
Ability to relate positively with patients and colleagues
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours if unlicensed
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP services