Senior Speech Pathologist - Downtown location | Le Bonheur | Full-Time | Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders in accordance with professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Speech Pathology
• Speech Pathologist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences
• Knowledge of speech therapy methods.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others' work flow.
• Demonstrable leadership potential.

Nice To Haves

• Speech Pathologist Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division

Responsibilities

• Performs lead tasks.
• Performs initial patient assessment on assigned patients.
• Implements treatment activities.
• Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records.
• Reports findings in a timely fashion.
• Identifies patient specific Speech Rehabilitation learning needs and provides appropriate education.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
• Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.
• We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
• Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
• Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
• Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates.
• For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.
• With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
• Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior