Speech Therapist (SLP)- Acute
Core
Conducts speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations and treatment for patients in an acute care hospital setting.
Role type
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and discharge summaries for acute care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Rehabilitation
Required skills
Speech-language pathology licensure, BLS certification, patient evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning, documentation, equipment operation, patient positioning, manual lifting
Preferred skills
Continuing education, supervising non-licensed personnel, student clinical education support
Technologies
Hospital equipment, modalities, exercise devices
Responsibilities
Interpret physician referrals and conduct evaluations, establish and implement treatment plans, complete discharge planning and home programs, maintain documentation and billing records, perform physical patient care tasks including lifting and positioning, participate in performance improvement activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff