Speech Pathologist/ Le Bonheur Community Outreach / Full-Time Days

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Works as part of an interprofessional team to assess, plan, and treat children referred for services in home, childcare centers, schools and/or community. Contributes through provision of direct therapy services or as a consultant to interprofessional / interagency team members and/or daily caregivers, operating within scope of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Works as part of an interprofessional team to assess, plan, and treat children referred for services in home, school and/or community. Contributes through provision of direct therapy services or as a consultant to interprofessional / interagency team members and/or daily caregivers, operating within scope of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs and participates as part of the evaluation team in an initial assessment to help establish a diagnosis or probable source of disorder or delay.
• Provides effective individualized treatment plans by contributing as a specialist in speech therapy or as part of a collaborative team effort, operating within scope of practice.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plans at various stages and adjusts treatments to maximize outcomes.
• Maintains reliable systems to document, track and monitor cases.
• Follows established procedures, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Master's Degree Speech Pathology

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Speech Pathologist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of current theories and principles in field of specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with peers, medical staff, patients/families and other constituents involved in patient care.
• Knowledgeable of the system through which the child must move in order to obtain care.
• Must have excellent skills in verbal and written communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• Displays sensitivity, compassion, and respect for people of diverse cultures.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position. May provide guidance and direction to therapy assistants.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Travel between work sites in personal vehicle is required.
• Valid drivers’ license and current automobile liability insurance.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

Master's Degree: Speech Pathology (Required)

Work Experience:

No prior work experience

Certifications:

Speech Pathologist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.