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Speech Therapist PRN (SLP)

Henderson, North Carolina

Req ID 7460-9582 Post Date Jan. 03, 2025 CategoryTherapists FacilityMaria Parham Health
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Maria Parham Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region’s largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Robust employee recognition and awards programs

· And much more…

 

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care supervision over daily speech therapy operations. Works with other lead therapists and Rehab Manager to manage scheduling and daily operations of the rehab department. Works under the direct supervision of the Rehab Services Director and Rehab Manager to manage operational budget, capital budget, staffing, hiring, payroll, and quality improvement initiatives. Provides direct supervision over Speech Therapy staff across acute, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Manages individual patient caseload including evaluations, treatments, and discharges.


Reports to: Rehab Services Director

 

Responsibilities of the Position

Areas of Responsibility: Speech Therapy

-      Completes evaluations for patients in an outpatient rehab setting

-      Completes evaluations for patients in an inpatient rehab setting

-      Completes evaluations for patients in an acute care setting

Independently manages busy caseload, asking for assistance and direction when needed.

Works with Lead Speech Therapist for development of weekend, holiday and vacation schedule.

Works alongside other rehab staff (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Techs, and front office staff) to ensure patient treatments are completed and other departmental, hospital and patient needs are met.

Participates in departmental and hospital wide Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Participates in monthly discipline and departmental meetings.

Ensures compliance with licensing requirements, continuing education, and documentation requirements (including CMS, Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.).

Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Education

Master’s Degree is required.

 

Certifications/Licenses

Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist license is required.

 

Required Skills

Thorough knowledge of speech therapy and overall rehab services, regulations, and clinic operations.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) required to interact with organizational leadership, physicians, staff and communities served.

 

EEOC Statement

Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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