Therapist-Speech CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year)

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist. This role involves evaluating patients, setting functional goals, and providing treatment based on established plans of care. A Master's or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology is required, along with basic computer skills. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients and caregivers and participate in discharge planning. This is an entry-level position, offering a supportive work environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a Master's or Doctorate in relevant field.
• Basic computer skills and effective communication abilities are essential.
• Must be registered as a clinical fellow with state board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients to establish goals.
• Communicate results to patients and caregivers.
• Document interventions in medical records.
• Plan discharge and educate patients and families.
• Participate in healthcare delivery improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job 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.

Experience

Minimum required – Entry Level

Education

Minimum Required – Completion of an accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Speech and Hearing Science.

Special Skills

Minimum Required – Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Licensure

Successful completion of National Examination in Speech Language Pathology. Registered as a clinical fellow with state board of communication disorders and sciences.

Minimum Required

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