Speech Therapist

Tidelands Health Group; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in South Carolina is seeking a full-time Speech Therapist to join their team. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and documenting progress in electronic medical records. Qualified candidates must have a Doctoral Degree in an accredited therapy program and relevant licenses. The role requires collaboration in an interdisciplinary environment focused on patient care and therapy. Opportunities for continued professional development are provided, including required certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate and treat speech and swallowing deficits.
• Knowledge of documentation and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' speech or swallowing through standardized tests.
• Develop treatment plans and document progress.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures.

Skills

Utilization of therapy equipment

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in an accredited therapy program

Job description

Speech Therapist page is loaded## Speech Therapistlocations: Murrells Inlet, SC: Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103999Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)**Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!** **Speech Therapist Outpatient** **A Brief Overview** Responsible for providing a full range of therapeutic services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualification, professional practices, and ethical standards. The speech therapist shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) both identify and treat communication problems related to language and speech, as well as various swallowing issues. Working with patients of all ages, Speech Language Pathologists seek to improve communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies and work on swallowing deficits through various interventions. The employee will complete other duties as assigned. **What you will do*** Reviews physician's referral (prescription), patient's condition, medical history, and submitted medical records to determine speech therapy treatment required* Evaluate patients' speech and or swallowing through various standardized tests and clinical observations and evaluation and records findings to develop treatment programs* Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and tasks* Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient and incorporate proper interventions that can help patients’ speech and or swallow deficits.* Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit* Records treatment, responses, and progress in the patient’s electronic medical record and prepare reports as indicated by licensure, the provider, and or insurance recommendations* Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.* Completes documentation per clinical / department guidelines and meets expectations of monthly department chart audits. **Education Qualifications*** Doctoral Degree of an accredited therapy program and performed the required clinical internships satisfactorily. Required **Skills and Abilities*** Ability to utilize therapy equipment an outpatient rehabilitation setting to provide treatment and procedures preferred. **Licenses and Certifications*** Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Licensed by the state of South Carolina Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Required* Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred **Physical Demand** Light-Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.