Overview:
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders. This role develops and implements individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support recovery, communication, functional independence, and quality of life. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and caregivers to deliver comprehensive therapy services while maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Responsibilities:
- Screen, evaluate, and treat patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Complete comprehensive evaluations using appropriate clinical assessment tools and procedures.
- Review patient diagnoses, medical histories, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
- Establish measurable goals and develop individualized treatment plans that maximize patient independence and functional outcomes.
- Supervise Clinical Fellowship SLPs, speech interns, and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with state practice requirements.
- Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and patient progress to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to implement, monitor, and revise treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment records, care plan updates, discharge summaries, physician communications, and billing documentation.
- Participate in rehabilitation meetings, care coordination activities, patient care conferences, and discharge planning processes.
- Educate caregivers and family members regarding communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and patient-specific maintenance programs.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for Speech-Language Pathology educational programs as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, professional standards, productivity requirements, patient safety initiatives, and organizational policies.
Qualifications:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required.
- Speech-Language Pathologist completing a Clinical Fellowship (CF) under appropriate supervision from a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist may be considered.
- Current state license in the state of practice required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem-solving, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ability to meet all applicable health, licensing, and employment requirements.
- Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits/EEO:
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.