Summary
Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure / certification, scope of practice and departmental / discipline policies and procedures.
Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified / licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
- Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
- Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
- Documents interventions / care in the patient's medical record.
- Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
- Provides discharge planning information which includes patient / family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
- Contributes to the development of staff and students.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Completes assigned goals.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Experience
Minimum : Entry level.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum : SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Special Skills
Minimum : Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching.
And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community.
For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups.
Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer :
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation / time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Generous retirement plan
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- Sick leave
- Service awards
- Free parking
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Education assistance / continuing education
- Employee referral program
Job Summary :
Position : 2408 - Therapist-Speech I
Facility : BMH - Tipton Hospital
Department : TC Physical Therapy BMH Tipton
Category : Rehabilitation & Wellness
Type : Clinical
Work Type : Part Time
Work Schedule : Days
Location : US : TN : Covington