Pediatric Speech Pathologist- Outpatient (Tupelo)

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 81,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise interns, and lead clinical activities within the Outpatient Rehabilitation Main Unit.

You will collaborate with PTs, OTs, and other therapy disciplines, maintain productivity, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to patient satisfaction through evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

Must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
Licensed or eligible for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Experience supervising student interns is preferred.
Demonstrates leadership and collaboration with rehab disciplines.

Responsibilities

Supervise student interns and mentor staff as needed.
Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans.
Maintain productivity within department targets and complete documentation timely.
Coordinate treatment across PT/OT/COTA/SLP and rehab technicians.
Participate in PI projects and revise treatment protocols.

Skills

Intern supervision

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it\'s a calling. Our teammates\' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it\'s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department:

10006510 Outpatient Rehabilitation Main Unit

Work Shift:

FT Employee: M-F

Job Description

The Speech Pathologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for patient evaluation and treatment planning, supervision of interns, and maintaining productivity levels. The Speech Pathologist must also exhibit effective leadership skills, coordination with other therapy disciplines, and adherence to regulations while demonstrating problem-solving abilities and ensuring patient satisfaction through skillful clinical decisions.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervisory

Supervises student interns.

Clinical

Maintains productivity level at department target.
Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Speech Pathology.
Clinically competent in assessment, treatment, and use of equipment as appropriate specific to clinical area.
Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing.
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers.
Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.
To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits.
Must be able to demonstrate unique knowledge and skills necessary to provide speech therapy services for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Budget

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.

Other

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

Leadership

Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with PT's, PTA's, OT's, COTA's, SLP's, and Rehab Technicians
Must participate in PI projects, committees and teams and report as appropriate
Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures

Human Relations Skills

Incumbent must interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payors, case managers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and written correspondence
Incumbent will have extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.