Speech Therapist: Restore Communication & Function

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a licensed SLP to evaluate and assess patients, provide treatment according to care plans, and contribute to patient discharge planning. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited SLP program and hold current licensure. Responsibilities include documenting care, communicating with caregivers, and participating in team development and health care improvement activities. This role emphasizes collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Graduate of an accredited SLP Program with completion of Clinical Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
• 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

Graduate of an accredited SLP Program with completion of Clinical Fellowship

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a licensed SLP to evaluate and assess patients, provide treatment according to care plans, and contribute to patient discharge planning. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited SLP program and hold current licensure. Responsibilities include documenting care, communicating with caregivers, and participating in team development and health care improvement activities. This role emphasizes collaboration and patient-centered care.