General Purpose
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Supervisory Requirements
Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
A master's or doctoral degree in SLP and meet either of these requirements:
• Is licensed as an SLP by the state in which they provide services;
OR
• In the case of a person who practices in a state that doesn't license SLPs, they must have:
o Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience);
o Performed at least 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
o Successfully completed a national examination in SLP approved by the HHS Secretary. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.