• Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical assessments.
• Provide evidence-based therapy to improve communication, cognitive functioning, and swallowing abilities.
• Perform clinical swallowing evaluations and recommend appropriate interventions, diets, and treatment strategies.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, progress, and home exercise programs.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Participate in department initiatives, program development, quality improvement activities, and ongoing professional education.

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Active state Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through ASHA, or eligibility as a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF) with appropriate supervision.
• Minimum one (1) year of hospital-based Speech-Language Pathology experience.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Strong knowledge of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across diverse patient populations.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and clinical documentation skills.

Preferred 

• Experience working in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or hospital-based rehabilitation settings.
• Experience with bedside swallow evaluations and dysphagia management.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary rehabilitation and discharge planning processes.