Speech Therapist

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks a Speech Therapist to diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders. You will develop and implement therapeutic speech and language programs to support patient care.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active Alabama ABESPA SLP license; ASHA CCC or CFY, and BLS. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential.

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 be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with speech, language fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services.
• May have additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Computer 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 East Job: Speech Therapist Speech Therapist Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.