Description
The Speech Therapist SLP assists patients with communication difficulties due to illness, injury, or disability. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, focusing on improving intelligibility, facilitating communication via alternative/augmentative devices, and promoting swallowing safety. Key responsibilities include direct patient care, treatment planning, family education, documentation, collaboration with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
