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Speech Pathologist-Acute PRN

Facility Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Location Gallatin, TN
Career Area Therapy
Job ID #7457-11992

Description:

Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.

Reports to: Director - Rehab Services or Director - IRU

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Master's degree in Speech Pathology - Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 30 days of hire, if not current upon hire.
Required Skills
Licenses: Tennessee licensure in Speech Pathology - Required
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellows accepted, must obtain Tennessee license, as soon as possible,once Fellowship program is complete.

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