Speech Therapist PRN

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Speech Therapist PRN to diagnose, evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, fluency and swallowing disorders at Baptist Medical Center South. The role requires developing and implementing therapy plans and providing services as needed.

The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active Alabama ABESPA license, with ASHA CCC or CFY preferred and BLS required. This PRN position supports patient care across shifts as available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Active Alabama ABESPA Speech-Language Pathology license is required, ASHA CCC or CFY license preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with speech, language, fluency and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services.
• Provide PRN therapy as needed and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Therapist PRN page is loaded## Speech Therapist PRNremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: PRNposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105682Baptist 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 .**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 PRNSpeech Therapist PRN**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)