Speech Therapist (3635)

Position Summary:

The Speech Clinical provides supervised clinical assessment and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in the outpatient setting. This role supports individualized care planning, therapeutic intervention, and patient and family education while progressively developing independence as a licensed speech-language pathology provider. Working closely with a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist and interdisciplinary care team, the Clinical practices within established clinical guidelines and contributes to safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care. Through accurate documentation, effective coordination, and adherence to regulatory and professional standards, this position helps ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform consultation, assessment, and differential diagnosis for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
Develop and implement individualized habilitative and rehabilitative treatment plans that address functional communication needs and safe swallowing practices.
Document evaluations, progress notes, care plans, and patient/family education accurately in the electronic medical record to support care continuity and regulatory compliance.
Provide education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers regarding communication strategies, treatment expectations, and home programming.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care, timely referrals, and alignment of therapy interventions with overall patient goals.
Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development to maintain best-practice standards.