Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient & Outpatient

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Treatment: Perform thorough patient evaluations and administer evidence-based therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across inpatient and outpatient units.
• Swallowing & Dysphagia Management: Conduct inpatient bedside swallow evaluations, provide diet texture recommendations, monitor patient progress, and perform outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS).
• Care Planning & Collaboration: Design and revise individualized plans of care, provide clear written and verbal updates to physicians, and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care committees.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with facility standards and regulatory guidelines (McKesson EMR experience is a plus).
• Professional Engagement: Participate in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and community education initiatives while staying current with advancements in speech pathology and dysphagia care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Credentials:
  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology [Required].
  • Active Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through ASHA [Required].
  • Active State Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) License [Required].
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
• Clinical Experience:
  • Minimum 2+ years of clinical Speech-Language Pathology experience, including pediatric experience [Required].
  • Hands-on proficiency performing Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) [Required].
  • Ability to work independently in both inpatient and outpatient clinical environments [Required].
• Core Competencies: Strong clinical autonomy, diagnostic precision in dysphagia and speech/language disorders, effective interdisciplinary communication, and compassionate patient-centered care.