Speech-Language Pathologist: Restore Function & Care

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist at Baptist Memorial Health evaluates and treats patients to restore functional communication and swallowing abilities, following a written plan of care. Responsibilities include supervising clinical students and support staff while adhering to ASHA ethics and professional standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams in a hospital setting, ensuring accurate documentation and proper discharge planning and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• SLP-CCC licensure required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Job description

The Speech-Language Pathologist at Baptist Memorial Health evaluates and treats patients to restore functional communication and swallowing abilities, following a written plan of care. Responsibilities include supervising clinical students and support staff while adhering to ASHA ethics and professional standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams in a hospital setting, ensuring accurate documentation and proper discharge planning and education for patients and families.