What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Care Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role: Acute Hospital Speech Therapist
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing services to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver therapy to support safe swallowing, effective communication, and functional independence.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate patient care.
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans and strategies.
- Contribute to quality and safety initiatives within a compassionate, patient-centered environment.
- Relevant licensure or certification in speech-language pathology.
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.