Speech-Language Therapist I — Entry-Level, Patient-Focused Care

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Booneville, MS is seeking an entry-level Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) to evaluate and treat patients according to a written plan of care, establish functional goals, and participate in discharge planning.

You will document interventions in the medical record, communicate findings to families and caregivers, supervise students and staff as needed, and contribute to improving health care delivery in a collaborative, ethics-driven clinical team.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.
• Entry level experience with clinical documentation and reporting is expected.
• 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

Baptist Memorial Health in Booneville, MS is seeking an entry-level Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) to evaluate and treat patients according to a written plan of care, establish functional goals, and participate in discharge planning.

You will document interventions in the medical record, communicate findings to families and caregivers, supervise students and staff as needed, and contribute to improving health care delivery in a collaborative, ethics-driven clinical team.