Speech Pathologist-Acute PRN Position Available In Sumner, Tennessee

Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.

Reports to:

Director•Rehab Services or Director•IRU Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition. Drag Edit Delete Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family. Drag Edit Delete Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Drag Edit Delete Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Drag Edit Delete Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel. Minimum Education Master’s degree in Speech Pathology•Required Drag Edit Delete Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Drag Edit Delete Required Skills BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)•Required within 30 days of hire, if not current upon hire.

Drag Edit Delete Required Skills Licenses:

Tennessee licensure in Speech Pathology•Required Speech Pathology Clinical Fellows accepted, must obtain Tennessee license, as soon as possible,once Fellowship program is complete. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran