Speech Language Pathologist PRN Various Shifts

Brookwood Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b)

HSA

FSA

PTO

Life Insurance

Extended Leave

Family Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across ages and varying acuity, as part of a collaborative care team. This role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, adherence to policies, accurate documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits start on day one, including medical/dental/vision, retirement savings, HSA/FSA, PTO, life insurance, and tuition

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program.
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) may apply.
• Current Alabama license or provisional license acceptable.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or active CFY requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients across ages for speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with specific goals.
• Ensures accurate documentation and billing; adheres to departmental policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintains safety and competency with equipment and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages with varying acuity levels.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re‑evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy.
• Ensures accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Attends rehabilitation meetings, in‑services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment. Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) may apply.

Licensure/Certification

• Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in the Clinical Fellowship Year requirements.
• Maintains current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Alabama- provisional license is acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification

Experience

• None.