Speech Therapist

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with communication disorders at Baptist Medical Center South. The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active Alabama licensure (ABESPA) with ASHA CCC or CFY status and BLS.

The position focuses on therapy services and program development. Primary location is Baptist Medical Center South with regular full-time hours on the first shift.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Active Alabama ABESPA Speech-Language Pathology license required, ASHA CCC or CFY licensed required, BLS required.
• Must diagnose, evaluate, and treat speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to develop and implement therapeutic speech/language development programs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with communication problems.
• Develop and implement speech-language therapy programs.
• May take on additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Professional composure

Interpersonal cross-cultural

Customer service

Staff supervision

Computers/PC skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Speech Therapist shall be responsible to diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with communication problems such as speech, language fluency, and swallowing disorders. Additionally, the Therapist will develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.

License / Certification

Active Alabama (ABESPA) Speech-Language Pathology license required, ASHA CCC or CFY licensed required, BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 70% of the workday; walking/standing 30% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Ability to travel between locations.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Speech Therapist

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)