Katie Hooper

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

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adult and/or pediatric patients

• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs

• Provide therapeutic interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, and cognitive impairments

• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and instrumental assessments as appropriate (e.g., MBS, FEES)

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, compensatory strategies, and home programs

• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case management

• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued therapy or services

• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift: Day shift

• Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

• Setting: Inpatient hospital (acute care, ICU, med-surg, step-down, or mixed caseload)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Current state Speech-Language Pathologist license (or eligibility)

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or in progress

• BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills