Speech Pathologist, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements individualized speech therapy treatment programs according to the principles and practices of speech-language pathology, and participates in the department’s, hospital’s, and corporation’s operational and clinical functions. Provides direction and assistance to Clinical Fellowship Year candidates, speech-language pathologists, speech pathology students, and therapy aides in patient care. Complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and Joint Commission guidelines. Requires advanced clinical and interpersonal skills and behaviors that support the department’s and hospital’s purpose statements.

The position evaluates patients and develops, implements, and revises treatment plans; coordinates care with other services and participates in discharge planning; educates patients, families, and caregivers; completes timely and accurate medical-record documentation; fulfills departmental and team responsibilities; supervises and mentors designated staff and students; meets productivity standards; and establishes and supports annual goals related to corporate and departmental initiatives. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based at the Center for Developmental Services, Greenville Memorial Hospital, in Kidnetics – OP Services, and is scheduled for the day shift.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
• Licensure by the South Carolina Board of Speech Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Pathology.
• Advanced clinical and interpersonal skills.
• In lieu of licensure and CCC, an SC Intern Certificate during a Clinical Fellowship (Supervised Professional Employment) is accepted.
• Team members employed in this job before July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior education and experience requirements; they must be certification eligible and obtain the required certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial speech therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, interpret assessment results, identify problems affecting treatment and overall care, and develop, coordinate, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Implement and manage comprehensive treatment plans using appropriate speech therapy techniques; reassess patients, modify goals and treatments as needed, coordinate interdisciplinary care, observe safety measures, and participate in discharge planning.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, treatment, and long-term functional outcomes; complete plan-of-care and education documentation and provide educational materials as indicated.
• Document assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge accurately, legibly, and promptly in the medical record, including measurable goals and clear treatment notes.
• Attend staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; manage assignments; help maintain departmental equipment and supplies; complete productivity and charge documentation; follow department policies and procedures; and support team members and organizational initiatives.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to speech-language pathologists, Clinical Fellowship Year candidates, and therapy aides; delegate tasks appropriately; provide constructive performance feedback; and supervise and support speech therapy students, including orientation and evaluation.
• Meet team and department productivity standards and comply with efficient scheduling expectations.
• Establish annual goals tied to corporate and departmental initiatives, report progress, and support corporate leadership initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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