Speech Language Pathologist

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the applicable state
  • Minimum one year of preferred clinical experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and assessments
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for various disorders
  • Implement therapeutic interventions with appropriate techniques
  • Recommend communication devices and adaptive aids when necessary
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams for patient care
  • Participate in case conferences and clinical trainings
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home programs

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Opportunity to impact patients' lives
  • Collaborative and patient-centered work environment
Full Job Description
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing speech-language pathology services in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and professional standards of practice.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans to address speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions using appropriate techniques and equipment.
  • Recommend communication devices and adaptive aids when necessary.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Participate in case conferences, in-service trainings, and team meetings as required.
  • Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare staff regarding treatment plans and home programs.
  • Complete and submit clinical documentation in a timely manner according to agency standards.
  • Maintain clinical competency and stay current with best practices in speech-language pathology.
  • Identify patient and caregiver needs and make referrals to appropriate services when needed.
  • Supervise Home Health Aides as applicable to the patient's speech therapy plan of care.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
  • Master's or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are provided.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Benefits
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
  • Collaborative and patient-centered work environment

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