Therapist-Speech II
Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
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Job Summary
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. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Provides leadership support participates on hospital committees serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Adheres 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 patients medical record.
- Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patients 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
- 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
- Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;SLP-CCC
Preferred/Desired
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
