What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Speech Therapist - Acute Care - Mary Black position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
Spartanburg Medical Center Mary Black Campus (SMC-MB) is a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Our rehabilitation team consists of PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, and SLPs who work collaboratively to provide excellent patient care in our 230-bed acute care hospital and 18 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our therapist are all cross trained to cover both areas of therapy and have the opportunity to see a patient progress across the continuum of care from the acute setting to the inpatient rehab settings. We also have a dynamic joint program that allows our therapists to see our joint patients on post-operative day one and assist the patient in achieving their goals quickly and effectively.
Our ideal candidate demonstrates our system's core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and stewardship. They have a willingness to improve the quality of life of the patients we treat and like flexibility in their daily routine. We are looking for highly qualified and motivated therapists to join our team in providing excellent patient care that aligns with our mission and vision.
Weekends and holidays are required in this position.
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients by referral. He/she plans treatment programs and performs therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize the potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery. He/she performs re-evaluations and supervisory visits per state practice act. He/she appropriately modifies treatment plans and procedures and uses appropriate communication techniques to achieve optimal results. He/she may supervise Rehab Techs and students. He/she participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager, or director.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- MS/MA in Speech Language- Pathology
License/Registration/Certifications
- SC SLP License/Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY
- CPR-AHA BLS
Preferred Experience
- One to five (1-5) years clinical experience
