Speech Pathologist | Le Bonheur Community Outreach | Hybrid | Full-Time | Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Works as part of an interprofessional team to assess, plan, and treat children referred for services in home, school, and/or community settings. Provides direct therapy services or consults with interprofessional and interagency team members and daily caregivers, working within the scope of practice. Models behavior consistent with MLH’s mission, vision, and values. The position contributes to compassionate, high-quality care and service to the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
• Required Tennessee Speech Pathologist license from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences.
• Thorough knowledge of current theories and principles in the specialty field.
• Ability to interact with peers, medical staff, patients and families, and other people involved in patient care.
• Knowledge of the system through which a child must move to obtain care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Sensitivity, compassion, and respect for people of diverse cultures.
• Good balance and coordination.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Ability to travel between work sites in a personal vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Speech Pathologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of the evaluation team in initial assessments to help establish a diagnosis or probable source of a disorder or delay.
• Develop effective, individualized treatment plans as a speech therapy specialist or as part of a collaborative team, within scope of practice.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness at various stages and adjust treatments to maximize outcomes.
• Maintain reliable systems to document, track, and monitor cases.
• Follow established procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.
• May provide guidance and direction to therapy assistants.

What This Job Offers

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