Role Overview: The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates patients and develops individualized plans of care focusing on speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing in collaboration with physicians. Services are provided across the continuum, emphasizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Core Responsibilities: Implement treatment plans, select appropriate therapy activities, revise goals with patient/family input, provide education and discharge instructions, and serve as a resource for staff and physicians.
- Patient Assessment: Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, set realistic goals, and develop discharge plans aligned with patient/family needs.
- Documentation: Record evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge information according to departmental guidelines and protocols.
- Professional Conduct: Uphold ethical standards, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate effective communication, and participate in meetings, training, and process improvements.
- Customer Service & Teamwork: Apply AIDET principles, foster a positive environment, respect patients and colleagues, and support a collaborative team approach.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing education, complete required competencies, and participate in orientation and training activities.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or related field, valid SLP license, and BLS certification are required. Skills include effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, and basic computer proficiency.