Highpoint Health – Sumner is Hiring a Speech Pathologist-Acute PRN Near GALLATIN, TN
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.
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 approved American Heart Association training center must be obtained within 90 days of employment, 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.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran