• Speech Pathologist-Acute PRN

    LifePoint Health (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.

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    Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.

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    Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.

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    Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.

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    Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

     

    *Minimum Education*

    Master's degree in Speech Pathology - Required

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    *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.

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    *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.

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    *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.

     

    **Job:** **Speech Pathology*

    Organization:**

    **Title:** *Speech Pathologist-Acute PRN*

    **Location:** *Tennessee-Gallatin*

    **Requisition ID:** *7457-11992*