Therapist-Speech I PRN

Therapist-Speech I PRN

Job ID: 42924

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Speech Therapy

Facility: BMH Desoto Hospital

Location: Southaven, 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 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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited SLP Program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• SLP-CCC

Minimum Required

• SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

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