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 REQNUMBER: 12805