Speech-Language Pathologist PRN: Diagnostic Therapy Expert

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood seeks a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN) to diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders and to develop therapeutic programs. A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required with ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) preferred.

Mississippi SLP licensure upon hire is required; experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech pathology and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Experience cannot substitute educational requirement.
• Mississippi SLP license upon hire.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Exams, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatment for speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral motor disorders.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and pitch/voice issues.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Teaches patients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing; develops speech exercise programs.
• Maintains records of initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of patients.
• Maintains equipment and supplies used in the therapeutic process; follows safety and infection control methods.
• The duties listed are general and may be adjusted by management.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Articulation therapy

Language therapy

Verbal & written communication

Counseling & behavior management

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP (preferred)

Mississippi SLP license

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood seeks a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN) to diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders and to develop therapeutic programs. A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required with ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) preferred.

Mississippi SLP licensure upon hire is required; experience is preferred but not mandatory.