Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (1-Year)

Baptist Memorial Health; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop and monitor care plans, and coordinate discharge information with the care team.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, patient education, and accurate documentation in the medical record. A master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required, with basic computer literacy expected in a clinical setting in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders, or Speech and Hearing Science.
• Basic computer literacy (keyboarding, using a mouse, navigating sites).

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 including 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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health is currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop and monitor care plans, and coordinate discharge information with the care team.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, patient education, and accurate documentation in the medical record. A master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required, with basic computer literacy expected in a clinical setting in Mississippi.