Speech Language Pathologist- Lexington Hospital - Part-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist for the Lexington Hospital. You will diagnose and treat individuals with communication problems, develop therapeutic programs, and work with patients experiencing disorders such as stuttering and swallowing issues.

A Master's degree in Speech Pathology and relevant licensure, along with one year of experience, are required. This role works during the day and involves maintaining patient records and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or related field and ASHA certification required.
• Mississippi Speech and Language Pathologist license upon hire.
• One (1) year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and administers treatment for speech and language disorders.
• Implements treatment plans for various speech-related problems.
• Monitors patient's progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Develops speech exercise programs for patients.
• Maintains records of evaluation, treatment, and patient progress.

Skills

Knowledge of speech therapy techniques

Verbal and written communication skills

Counseling and behavior management skills

Ability to develop and implement treatment plans

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Mississippi Speech and Language Pathologist license

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP)

Job description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist - Lexington Hospital - Part-Time

Job Summary

To diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with communications problems such as speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders. To develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Speech Pathology or related field and met the requirements for certification by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) and one (1) year of related experience. Experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement. Mississippi Speech and Language Pathologist license upon hire.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

Mississippi Speech and Language Pathologist license upon hire. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the nature and psychobiological basis of speech‑language and/or auditory impairments. Knowledge of speech articulation and language skills therapy techniques. Verbal and written communication skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Counseling and behavior management skills. Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify therapeutic programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatment for patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral motor disorders.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or voice problems.
• Monitors patient's progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Teaches patients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms; develops speech exercise programs.
• Maintains records of initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of patients.
• Maintains equipment and supplies used as part of the therapeutic process; practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking.

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

47.5

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No