Ambulatory Speech Pathologist
Core
Diagnoses, treats, and evaluates patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders to develop individualized care plans and coordinate rehabilitation.
Role type
Ambulatory Speech-Language Pathologist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and clinical care pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Speech-Language Pathology
Required skills
Clinical evaluation, treatment intervention, care plan development, patient education, discharge planning, evidence-based practice, documentation, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Strategic quality improvement, community professional events participation, mentoring clinical fellows and students
Technologies
ASHA certification standards, BLS protocols
Responsibilities
Examines and evaluates patients; establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care; implements treatment interventions; directs and coordinates patients' rehabilitation plan; evaluates progress and revises goals; educates patients and caregivers; anticipates discharge needs; completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility and medical necessity; participates in quality improvement initiatives; supervises supportive personnel, clinical fellows, volunteers, and students.
Seniority
Mid-level, independent practitioner with supervisory duties