Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist: Patient-Focused

VitalCaring Group; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Bay St. Louis, MS is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide high-quality therapy services, focusing on health education and patient-centered care for patients and families.

You will conduct evaluations, develop plans of care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support communication goals. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in SLP and state licensure are required; relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state or fulfilling requirements if the state does not license SLPs.
• Minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environments to identify speech/language function needs.
• Develop and implement plans of care to address functional speech defects.
• Administer specialized therapeutic techniques and recommend communication aids as needed.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on treatment regimes and collaborate with other healthcare personnel.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and participate in discharge planning using the company's electronic medical record system.
• Attend in-services, case conferences, and meetings to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practices.
• May supervise home health aides related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Job description

VitalCaring Group in Bay St. Louis, MS is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide high-quality therapy services, focusing on health education and patient-centered care for patients and families.

You will conduct evaluations, develop plans of care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support communication goals. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in SLP and state licensure are required; relevant experience preferred.