What are the responsibilities of the Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist?
The supervising Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the direction of all client services provided by a speech language pathology assistant. The assistant is either directly or indirectly supervised by a supervising SLP. Direct supervision means on-site, in-view, observation and guidance by supervising Speech-Language Pathologists while on an assigned activity. In contrast, indirect supervision means those activities other than direct observation and guidance conducted by a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist. This may include, but is not limited to, review of charts and records, meetings, phone contact, etc. The supervising Speech-Language Pathologist shall maintain documentation of ongoing supervision. The supervising Speech-Language Pathologist shall conduct and maintain performance evaluations of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant within the first 3 months and at least annually thereafter. The performance evaluations shall be co-signed by the supervising Speech-L
