Summary
Job Description:
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
PRN - DAYS
Job Description:
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in hospital settings, working with patients across various age groups and medical conditions. Their primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Their duties can vary, but include:
- Responsible for the evaluation and/or implementation of a treatment program for all referred patients.
- Responsible for contributing to the development and the upgrading of treatment programs and protocols.
- Responsible for the development and achievement of departmental goals, objectives, and performance improvement indicators.
- Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within appropriate time frame.
- The PT will complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies.
- The therapist will participate in departmental operational plan.
Requirements:
- Masters or Doctorate Degree in Communication Disorders for Speech Pathology from an accredited institution by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
- New graduates accepted but experience is preferred.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky and Certified.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship Year Eligible.
- BLS Certification Required.
Benefits: PRN (As Needed)
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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
