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Therapist-Speech II (Pediatric)
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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.
$81,792 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Therapist-Speech II (Pediatric)
Job ID:
42570
Job Category:
Rehabilitation & Wellness
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
BMG Metro Memphis
Facility:
BMH Womens Hospital
Location:
Germantown, TN
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. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospitalmittees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Ads to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
Develops a written plan of care.
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.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language, Hearing Association.
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Basicputer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
SLP;BLS
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
;SLP-CCC
Preferred/Desired