Leadership, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Patient Care, Regulatory Compliance, Speech and Language Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Treatment Plan
Description: The Speech Pathologist evaluates and executes Speech Therapy plan of care for patients in order to prevent illness or disability and restore function following and injury or illness.
Typical Duties:
- Helps patients reach their maximum functional levels by utilizing techniques to improve speech and language problems, diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders, and cognitive and psychosocial disorders.
- Evaluates and executes a Speech Therapy plan of care for patients.
- Documents patient care and charges.
- Provides leadership and direction for support staff and Speech language Pathology students.
- Participates in professional development and continuing education to insure compliance with licensure laws.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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