Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of speech, language, voice, communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP collaborates with patients, families, educators, physicians, and other professionals to support individualized treatment plans and promote effective communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Competence

• Identify patients correctly using two identifiers (full name with middle name and date of birth) before any procedure.

• Obtain comprehensive data from the patient’s health history and physical examination.

• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results; determine treatment plans in consultation with the Physiatrist.

• Administer speech therapy treatments based on the Physiatrist’s prescription.

• Evaluate effects of speech therapy treatments; instruct patients on proper donning and doffing of prosthesis and orthosis.

• Monitor patient health during and after procedures; implement age-appropriate interventions and report changes to the Physician.

• Safely transport patients to/from nursing or ancillary units.

• Follow effective infection control practices and handle hazardous materials safely.

• Respond to emergent situations; understand role in hospital emergencies, fire, and disaster.

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Practice

• Deliver care with confidentiality in accordance with patient rights.

• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.

• Act as preceptor for students and new personnel as directed by the Supervisor.

Patient Education

• Inform patients or family members of treatment schedules.

• Provide healthcare instructions based on patient learning needs.

• Ensure continuation of therapeutic plans post-discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients/caregivers, recommending assistive equipment, and suggesting outpatient/home health follow-ups.

Collaboration and Communication

• Demonstrate courtesy and customer service as receptionist in the unit.

• Share information and coordinate treatment plans with Physicians, Nurses, and other healthcare team members.

• Document patient care services in patient and department records.

• Endorse completed and planned procedures and patient data to nurses in general units.

Management of Resources

• Ensure proper operation and preventive maintenance of unit equipment; troubleshoot and report malfunctions.

• Generate revenues by completing charge slips and timely service entries in the Hospital Information System for patient billing.

• Participate in quality improvement activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate superior.

Job Specifications

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

• Licensed to practice by the Professional Regulation Commission

Skills and Training

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 6 months of hiring

• Strong interpersonal skills, compassionate, and patient-focused

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Good moral character, professional demeanor, and pleasing personality

• Analytical, flexible, problem solver, team player, and able to multitask

Inter-Relationships

• Collaborates with Physicians, Nurses, Technologists, and Finance personnel regarding patient care

Working Conditions

• Works during regular business hours; may require work during inclement weather, holidays, and on-call

• Regular walking to various hospital locations

• Exposure to bloodborne/airborne diseases, chemicals, noise, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Inpatient Treatments: Medium—lifting not more than 50 lbs., frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Outpatient Treatments: Light—lifting not more than 20 lbs., frequent lifting up to 10 lbs.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In-person