Speech Language Pathologist

The primary role involves evaluating and treating patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing functions based on provider referrals, developing and implementing comprehensive plans of care, and coordinating discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the therapist is responsible for educating patients and families, documenting progress, and meeting departmental productivity expectations.

A master's degree in speech pathology is required, along with the asha certificate of clinical competence for speech-Language pathologists (Ccc-Slp). Additional requirements include performing direct patient care for 90-100% of the time and potentially supervising rehab techs and participating in quality improvement initiatives.