Therapist-Speech I PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat patients according to a written plan of care. The role involves goal-oriented therapy, documentation, and collaboration with care teams in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, delivering therapy, and contributing to discharge planning and family education. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited SLP program and hold SLP-CCC; BLS certification

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited SLP program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to document and coordinate care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients to establish goals.
• Provides treatment per plan of care.
• Documents interventions and outcomes in medical records.
• May supervise students and support staff.
• Assists with discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited SLP Program

Job description

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

Education

• Graduate of an accredited SLP Program.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• SLP-CCC
• SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE