The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Conducts inservices and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
evaluate and treat patients
develop effective treatment plan
supervise SLP Assistants
maintain documentation of services
instruct patient families/nursing staff
Nice-to-have
relate positively and effectively
participate in patient care conferences
conduct inservices and training
Key Requirements
Master's or doctoral degree in SLP
Licensed as an SLP by the state
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)