Speech Pathologist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 81,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate patients, plan treatment, supervise interns, and maintain productivity within the outpatient rehabilitation home care department. The role requires collaboration with multiple therapy disciplines and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position involves mentoring staff, clinical instruction after one year, and ensuring timely documentation.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech Pathology required.
Licensed/credentialed SLP per state requirements.
Experience across Neonates to Geriatrics and pediatric populations beneficial.

Responsibilities

Supervises student interns.
Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for referred patients.
Maintains department productivity within target.
Coordinates treatment with PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs and rehab staff.
Completes documentation in compliance with regulations and timelines.
Mentors new staff or volunteers and serves as clinical instructor after one year.

Skills

Speech pathology assessment

Leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Intern supervision

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:

15306510 Outpatient Rehabilitation Home Care

Work Shift:

Visiting therapist on the road. Monday-Friday. Office hours are 8:00-4:30

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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.