Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse populations. The SLP conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized plans of care, and implements evidence-based interventions in collaboration with patients and their families. The role includes documenting and communicating patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and providing education and counseling to support positive patient outcomes. The SLP also assists with discharge planning and supervises clinical fellows, students, and support personnel in accordance with professional standards.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current licensure as a Speech Therapist with the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based clinical practice.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Experience evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Experience in an acute-care or rehabilitation healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
- Develop individualized plans of care and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Document and communicate patient progress.
- Adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate and counsel patients and families to support positive outcomes.
- Assist with discharge planning.
- Supervise clinical fellows, students, and support personnel in accordance with professional standards.
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Job Type
Full-time
