Speech Language Pathologist-Variable-Rehab Institute

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 18007320 Post Acute Physical Therapy Work Shift: M-FR 8-4:40, PRN 1-2 Saturdays a month, 8am-2pm or 7-1

Job Description:

The Speech Pathologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for patient evaluation and treatment planning, supervision of interns, and maintaining productivity levels. The Speech Pathologist must also exhibit effective leadership skills, coordination with other therapy disciplines, and adherence to regulations while demonstrating problem-solving abilities and ensuring patient satisfaction through skillful clinical decisions. JOB FUNCTIONS Supervisory : • Supervises student interns. Clinical : • Maintains productivity level at department target. • Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Speech Pathology. • Clinically competent in assessment, treatment, and use of equipment as appropriate specific to clinical area. • Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing. • Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers. • Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician. • Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner. • To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits. • Must be able to demonstrate unique knowledge and skills necessary to provide speech therapy services for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Budget : • Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies. • Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment. Other : • Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary Range: $46.00-$46.00 Education: Master’s Degree | Speech Pathology | Required Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Speech Language Pathologist - MS Department of Health