Speech Pathologist Acute Care (PRN) - Myrtle Beach

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to plan and implement therapy for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will evaluate, design goals, and adjust plans in coordination with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will document patient progress, adhere to ethics and SC LLR CEU requirements, and contribute to department performance through professional development and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Licensure required by SC LLR and ASHA certification or CFY enrollment.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to document and track patient progress according to policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer speech therapy treatment plans for speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate and treat expressive/receptive language, cognitive, dysphagia, fluency, voice and social communication issues.
• Develop realistic short- and long-term goals aligned with patient learning style.
• Adjust schedules to caseload changes and supervise treatment team operations.
• Maintain patient records: evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries within guidelines.
• Contribute to department performance through professional development and mentoring.
• Pursue ongoing CEUs for SC LLR and uphold ethics and guidelines.
• Communicate treatment progress with physicians and interdisciplinary team; clarify orders as needed.
• Ensure safe, clean, and orderly work area with proper health and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

SC LLR licensure

ASHA certification/CFY enrollment

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for planning and administering speech therapy treatment plans designed to treat a variety of speech, language and swallowing function of patients.

Evaluates and provides evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of expressive and receptive language disorders, cognitive disorders, speech disorders, dysphagia, fluency, voice, and social communication.

Develops plan of care with realistic and measurable short- and long-term goals most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs. Clinician will utilize patient and/or family input, taking into account psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs.

Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Supervises operation of specific treatment team.

Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.

Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, attendance of meetings, and performance improvement ideas.

Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR.

Adheres to the American Speech Language and Hearing Code of Ethics and Preferred Practice Patterns, SC State LLR guidelines, hospital/departmental Policies and Procedures.

Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.

Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current applicable licensure through SC LLR
• Current ASHA certification or current enrollment/ active participation in CFY
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.