A Day in the Life of a Medical SLP

In this episode of The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, I want to describe to you how my days play out as a medical speech pathologist in a variety of different settings. 

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Format

• Storytelling and discussion based on “Post It note questions for the professor”

Focus

• Mattie lays out her days in a variety of settings as a medical SLP.

Story

• Key story that hits home from discussion - memory momento

Discussion & Reflection Questions

• What happens during my day
  • On a medical unit in a Level 2 trauma hospital
  • In a rural hospital
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Home health
  • SNF
  • Private practice
  • Telepractice
  • Overseas
• With insights on
  • How I start my day
  • How a schedule is created
  • Structure/vs no structure
  • Flexibility
  • Activities during the day in addition to therapy

Challenge Of The Week

• This week, think about the medical setting that might best meet your interests and passions.

Quote Of The Week

“Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.”  G.K. Nelson

Tip For Success

• Be mindful of what you enjoy and what you don’t enjoy as you work. Over the course of a career, you want to be doing what you enjoy, over and over.  

Upcoming Topics

• Imposter Syndrome

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