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Therapist-Speech I - PRN
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$80,144 / year median in Mississippi
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Therapist-Speech I - PRN
Job ID:
44533
Job Category:
Rehabilitation & Wellness
Work Type:
PRN
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
Speech Therapy
Facility:
BMH Booneville Hospital
Location:
Booneville, MS
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 andmunicates 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. Ads 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 tomunity resources.
- Contributes to the development of staff and students.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Completes assigned goals.
Minimum Required Experience
Entry level.
Minimum Required Special Skills
Basicputer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.
Minimum Required Licensure
SLP-CCC;
BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
; SLP