Job Information
Bon Secours Mercy Health Speech Therapist PRN - Rehab - Paducah KY in Paducah, Kentucky
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Job Summary:
Provides assessment, treatment, planning and education to persons with speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders.
Job Functions:
Administers speech/language evaluations, tests or examinations with patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments.
Evaluates speech/language test results and medical/background information to plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders.
Provides direct patient treatments based on results of evaluation; documents patient response to treatment.
Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
Provides education to patient/caregiver as indicated.
Teaches and supervises SLP students; maintains communication with clinical supervisor to enhance practicum experience.
Maintains competency and required continuing education.
Education:
Minimum of a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
B. Licensure / Certification 1. Current Speech Language Pathology license in the state of Kentucky or eligible. 2. Certification of Clinical Competence. 3. BLS certification.
C. Knowledge & Skills 1. Possess the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients with communication and/or swallowing disability and/or chronic illness. 2. Maintains competency in Speech Language Pathology practice as demonstrated by yearly competency evaluation
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com