Speech Path

Speech Pathologist

Provides quality speech pathology services to most diagnoses, including evaluation, intervention and education, program planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication. Under the general supervision of the speech pathology supervisor, or program manager, and the clinical supervision of a mentor, the Staff Speech Pathologist treats a variety of diagnoses per department standards, as assigned by the mentor. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, organize and adjusts the daily schedule to optimally use available time, space and equipment in order to provide the best possible treatment.
• Utilizes the appropriate treatment techniques, based on the latest information available and standards of practice, for selected diagnosis to create and meet the plan of treatment.
• Maintains sufficient supplies and materials, in working order, for each treatment session.
• Develops objectives and measurable goals that are supported by the evaluation.
• Develops a treatment plan that is supported by the goals.
• Reevaluates and redefines goals and treatment plan in accordance with the patient's needs and per the department policy and procedures.
• Participates in the training of other team members when appropriate, and provides educational opportunities to others at the request of a supervisor or program manager.
• Completes departmental and corporate forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Charges appropriately for treatment/ services rendered.
• Terminates treatment at the appropriate time per department standards.

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in speech pathology.

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

• License (or eligible) to practice speech pathology in the State of Tennessee or eligible for clinical fellowship year. BLS for Healthcare providers obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment.

Experience:

• N/A

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