Speech Pathologist

Regional Medical Center • Anniston, AL

50d

About The Position

Provides quality goal directed Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disabilities to improve optimal functional level of independence.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Clinical Competence Certificate from ASHA. New Graduates may be in CFY and working toward CCC Completion.
• Alabama License as Speech Language Pathologist. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligible in CFY.
• Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer one year of rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's speech-language/cognitive/swallowing status and needs.
• Develops plan of treatment to include goals and functional outcomes.
• Implements plan of treatment and revises as needed.
• Documents and communicates patient treatment, needs, and ongoing assessments.
• Collaborates/coordinates treatment with internal and external departments/agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees