Speech Therapist PRN

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Speech Therapist to diagnose, evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This PRN role supports diverse clinical services at Baptist Medical Center South.

Required are a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an Alabama SLP license with ASHA CCC or CFY, plus BLS certification. The position emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Active Alabama (ABESPA) SLP license required, ASHA CCC or CFY license preferred, BLS required.
• Ability to diagnose, evaluate and treat speech-language disorders.
• Ability to develop and implement therapeutic speech-language programs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate and treat speech-language problems.
• Develop and implement therapeutic speech-language programs and services.
• PRN schedule as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team supervision

Multitasking

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

To diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with communication problems such as speech, language fluency and swallowing disorders. To develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services. This position is PRN and is scheduled as needed.

Education / Experience

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.

License / Certification

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

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 30% of the workday and mobility 70% 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 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 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.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Speech Therapist PRN

Speech Therapist PRN

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)