The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services.
The role includes supervising assistants, conducting in-service training for staff, and participating in patient care conferences and discharge planning.
Compliance with state practice acts and facility policies is essential, along with maintaining licensure and continuing education.
Matching Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and health team members, and maintains documentation of services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech-Language Pathology treatment
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Documentation of medical records
Communication with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training
Use of Casamba and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
Clinical preceptor experience
Participate in patient care conferences
Positive and effective interpersonal skills
Discharge planning involvement
Ability to relate with families and staff
Key Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in SLP
State licensure as Speech Therapist
Completion of 350 supervised clinical practicum hours
At least 9 months supervised full-time SLP services