Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - Outpatient
Core
Provides speech therapy services including evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in an outpatient clinical setting.
Role type
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Builds
Individual therapy interventions and comprehensive care plans for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Required skills
Swallowing assessment, Speech and language evaluation, Care plan development, Therapeutic intervention planning, Clinical documentation, Equipment and supply management
Preferred skills
Rehabilitation practices, Health care policy compliance
Technologies
Video fluoroscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Assess participants swallowing, speech, and language dysfunction; Perform evaluations within 48 hours of MD order; Develop comprehensive care plans; Plan and perform therapeutic interventions to restore function; Establish treatment goals with time frames; Prepare patients for treatment; Perform appropriate clinical tests and measurements; Maintain statistical records.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC