SPEECH THERAPIST - SPEECH THERAPY

South Central Regional Medical Center

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Laurel, Mississippi

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include performing dysphagia evaluations, documenting in EMR, and providing education to patients and staff.

Qualifications

This role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current MS SLP license, and ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY certification. Candidates must be CPR certified and capable of performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title:

Speech-Language Pathologist

Department:

Speech Therapy

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for adult and pediatric patients in accordance with ASHA standards, including communication, articulation, cognitive, and swallowing assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Current MS SLP license.

• Current ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY.

• CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acute care, outpatient, or long‑term care settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret standardized assessments.

• Develop and implement treatment plans.

• Perform dysphagia evaluations and diet recommendations.

• Document accurately in EMR.

• Provide education to patients, families, and staff.

• Participate in PI, infection control, and departmental training.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrate and assist with therapeutic activities and functional mobility.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling.

• Lift, support, and transfer patients with assistance/devices as needed (up to 50 lbs independently).

• Manual dexterity for therapeutic interventions; adequate vision and hearing.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

South Central Regional Medical Center

South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
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