Speech Pathologist- Ft Weekend

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech Pathologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for patient evaluation and treatment planning, supervision of interns, and maintaining productivity levels. It also requires strong leadership, collaboration with therapists, and adherence to clinical regulations to ensure high-quality patient care and outcomes.

The role includes mentoring new staff, completing accurate documentation, and coordinating treatment schedules with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and rehab technicians across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology with licensure in the state.
• CPR certification and ongoing professional credentialing.
• Ability to supervise interns and mentor new staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for patients referred to Speech Pathology.
• Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Supervises student interns and serves as clinical instructor after one year.
• Completes documentation according to regulations and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient treatment schedules with rehab team members.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Documentation proficiency

Collaboration with rehab team

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Licensed Speech Pathologist (SP-L)

CPR Certification (DNU CPR)

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: 10007370 Acute Rehabilitation Services

Work Shift:

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

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $83,200.00

Education: Master's Degree | Speech Pathology | Required

Certifications: DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, DNU SP-L - Licensed Speech Pathologist - SP-L - SP-L