Speech Language Pathologist - St. Francis Downtown

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The role includes conducting thorough evaluations, designing individualized treatment plans, and applying therapeutic techniques to improve communication skills.

The position assesses physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs; evaluates and reassesses patients; and develops treatment and discharge plans using clinical assessments and diagnostic tools. The Speech Language Pathologist administers prescribed treatments, develops rehabilitative programs across communication, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition, and educates patients, families, and caregivers about therapeutic procedures for home continuation. Treatment goals and plans are adjusted as needed in collaboration with healthcare team members and through participation in patient care conferences.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required within one year.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days for BSMH or at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Have analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Be able to work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred at hire.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Experience in an equivalent setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborate with healthcare team members, and participate in patient care conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed