Therapist-Speech I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients according to a written plan of care, aiming to restore functional abilities and guide discharge planning. You will document progress, communicate findings to care teams, and supervise clinical students and support staff as needed.

The role requires SLP-CCC licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire, along with solid computer literacy to maintain accurate records and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited SLP Program.
• SLP-CCC licensure.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited SLP Program

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited SLP Program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• SLP-CCC

Minimum Required

• SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired