Speech Therapist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Speech Therapist position at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed, while ensuring clear communication and collaboration with the care team.

Requires a Masters of Healthcare, licensure in state, and BLS. 1 year clinical experience preferred; strong interpersonal and organizational skills essential for patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Masters of Healthcare - Required.
• 1 Year clinical - Preferred
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation and collaborates with the patient care team.
• Documents per agency policies and coordinates with care team to assess patient needs.
• Performs therapies, develops home exercise programs, and instructs patients and caregivers.
• Follows agency policies for supplies/equipment; maintains transportation as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Masters of Healthcare - Required

Job description

The Speech Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Speech therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Maintains open communications and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

Education

Masters of Healthcare - Required

Experience

1 Year clinical - Preferred

Able to communicate in an understandable manner. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

License & Certification

Professional License with State of Practice - Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Completes all required documentation. Assess patient's personal abilities and limitations and requests assistance in situations that exceed limitations utilizing supervisor and others in authority appropriately.
• Completes all required documentation according to Agency policies and procedures. Collaborates with all personnel through patient Team Conference to identify, clarify and respond to the needs of the patient.
• Performs therapeutic modalities and observations needed to provide direct care. Develops home exercise program to and instructs patient and caregiver needs for equipment. Evaluate, treat and instructs patients and caregivers using different equipment and modalities commensurate with therapy guidelines.
• Agency policies and procedures are followed in the care, maintenance and use of all supplies and computer hardware. Maintains reliable transportation and ability to travel as required.