What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist PRN position at The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: To diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with communication problems such as speech, language fluency and swallowing disorders. To develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services. This position is PRN and is scheduled as needed. Education / Experience:Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. License / Certification: Active Alabama (ABESPA) Speech-Language Pathology license required, ASHA CCC or CFY license required, BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations. • Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization. • Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients. • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. • Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 30% of the workday and mobility 70% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Speech Therapist PRN Speech Therapist PRN Job Type: PRN-PRN Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.