What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center Health System?
Provides quality goal directed Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disabilities to improve optimal functional level of independence.
Evaluates patient's speech-language/cognitive/swallowing status and needs.
Develops plan of treatment to include goals and functional outcomes.
Implements plan of treatment and revises as needed.
Documents and communicates patient treatment, needs, and ongoing assessments.
Collaborates/coordinates treatment with internal and external departments/agencies.
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Clinical Competence Certificate from ASHA. New Graduates may be in CFY and working toward CCC Completion.
Alabama License as Speech Language Pathologist. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligible in CFY.
Prefer one year of rehabilitation experience.
Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.
Employment Type: PRN (as needed) Shift: All Hours: PRN (As Needed)/will work weekends
