Speech Pathologist - Acute, PRN, Baptist Hospital

Speech Pathologist

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech and language therapy treatment to clients. The Speech Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. This position implements care plan through the use of evidenced based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals. This position coordinates clinical test results with other diagnostic data, provides prognosis, develops treatment plan, and provides patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients/clients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.

• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patient/client's as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.

• Coordinates client care with other clinical team members ensuri...