The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services.
This role involves supervising assistants, conducting staff training, and participating in patient care and discharge planning.
The position requires compliance with state practice acts and facility policies, and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and healthcare team members, and maintains documentation of services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Conduct staff in-service training
Communicate with healthcare team
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in patient care conferences
Act as clinical preceptor for students
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
Successful completion of national SLP examination
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care software