Summary Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities
Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Completes assigned goals.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience ExperienceMinimum: Entry level.Licensure, Registration, CertificationMinimum: SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRESpecial SkillsMinimum: Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary: Position: 16798 - Therapist-Speech IFacility: MBMC - Attala Critical Access HospitalDepartment: CAH AT Physical TherapyCategory: Rehabilitation & WellnessType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:MS:KosciuskoLocated in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 22531