Speech Therapist II: Rehab & Discharge Planning Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans to restore functional abilities, and document progress toward established goals. This role may involve supervising students and support staff while promoting quality care within a collaborative hospital team.

The position includes discharge planning, education for patients and families, and participation in performance improvement initiatives to

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.
• Basic computer literacy.
• SLP license and BLS certification; CCC-SLP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) by ASHA

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans to restore functional abilities, and document progress toward established goals. This role may involve supervising students and support staff while promoting quality care within a collaborative hospital team.

The position includes discharge planning, education for patients and families, and participation in performance improvement initiatives to