Speech Pathologist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Hamilton (AL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 81,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients across neonates to geriatrics, supervise interns, and coordinate with PT/OT/Speech Therapy teams. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining department productivity, and documenting clinically. The position requires strong problem-solving and patient-satisfaction focus.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment across neonatal to geriatric populations.
Ability to coordinate patient treatment with multiple therapy disciplines.
Active involvement in continuing education and PI activities.

Responsibilities

Supervises student interns and acts as a clinical instructor after one year of experience.
Maintains patient department productivity and evaluates/treats referred patients.
Completes documentation in a timely manner and complies with regulations.

Skills

Neonates/Infants

Pediatrics

Adolescents

Adults

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 44007370 Acute Rehabilitation Services

Work Shift: N/A

Job Description

The Speech Pathologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for patient evaluation and treatment planning, supervision of interns, and maintaining productivity levels. The Speech Pathologist must also exhibit effective leadership skills, coordination with other therapy disciplines, and adherence to regulations while demonstrating problem‑solving abilities and ensuring patient satisfaction through skillful clinical decisions.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervisory:

Supervises student interns.

Clinical:

Maintains productivity level at department target.
Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Speech Pathology.
Clinically competent in assessment, treatment, and use of equipment as appropriate specific to clinical area.
Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing.
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers.
Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.
To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits.
Must be able to demonstrate unique knowledge and skills necessary to provide speech therapy services for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Budget:

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
Leadership:
Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with PT's, PTA's, OT's, COTA's, SLP's, and Rehab Technicians
Must participate in PI projects, committees and teams and report as appropriate
Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures
Human Relations Skills:
Incumbent must interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payors, case managers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and written correspondence
Incumbent will have extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

Physical Demands