Speech Pathologist | PRN | Germantown

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders in accordance with professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders in accordance with professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Performs initial patient assessment on assigned patients. Implements treatment activities. Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records. Reports findings in a timely fashion. Identifies patient specific Speech Rehabilitation learning needs and provides appropriate education. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required

• Master's Degree Speech Pathology Work Experience Requirements Required
• No prior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required
• Speech-Language Pathologist Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences Preferred
• Speech-Language Pathologist Mississippi
• Mississippi State Board of Health Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.

Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, management, and physicians; ability to communicate with and serve as the example for the patients served: clear speech and acceptable pronunciation, grammar, and word usage. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow. Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission. With Methodist Le Bonheur, you'll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we're not at our best until you are at yours.