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Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Hospital-Based
Schedule: Full-Time | 8-Hour Shifts, 5 Days per Week (Days)
Setting: Acute Care / Hospital
Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. The SLP works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care across the continuum of acute and post-acute services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adult and/or pediatric patients
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Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
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Provide therapeutic interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, and cognitive impairments
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Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and instrumental assessments as appropriate (e.g., MBS, FEES)
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Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, compensatory strategies, and home programs
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Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case management
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Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued therapy or services
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Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices
Schedule & Work Environment
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Shift: Day shift
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Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
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Setting: Inpatient hospital (acute care, ICU, med-surg, step-down, or mixed caseload)
Required Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
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Current state Speech-Language Pathologist license (or eligibility)
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Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or in progress
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BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
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Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills