Therapist-Speech I PRN

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Southaven seeks a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and assess patients, establish treatment goals, and provide therapy according to a detailed plan. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited SLP program with necessary licensure (SLP-CCC) and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Responsibilities include documentation, discharge planning, and contributing to staff development within a supportive healthcare environment. Basic computer skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Must have SLP-CCC licensure.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients to establish functional goals.
• Communicate evaluation results to patients and caregivers.
• Provide treatment according to established goals.
• Document interventions in the medical record.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care and reassess as needed.
• Provide discharge planning and education to patients and families.
• Contribute to staff and student development.
• Participate in activities to improve healthcare delivery.
• Complete assigned goals.

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

Experience

Education

• Graduate of an accredited SLP Program.

Training

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