Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

To diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with communications problems such as speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders. To develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in speech pathology or related field and met the requirements for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Mississippi Speech and Language Pathologist license upon hire.
• Knowledge of the nature and psychobiological basis of speech-language and/or auditory impairments.
• Knowledge of speech articulation and language skills therapy techniques.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Counseling and behavior management skills.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify therapeutic programs and services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatment for patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral motor disorders.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or voice problems.
• Monitors patient's progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Teaches patients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms; develops speech exercise programs.
• Maintains records of initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of patients.
• Maintains equipment and supplies used as part of the therapeutic process; practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level