Speech Pathologist

Ascension•Murfreesboro, TN

69d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Speech Pathologist in the Rehabilitation Department at Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. The position is PRN (as needed) and scheduled for days. The role involves evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, performing targeted therapy interventions, educating and counseling patients and families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Perform targeted therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's specific condition.
Educate and counsel patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, progress, and home exercises.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.