Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.Reports to: Director - Rehab Services or Director - IRUPerforms and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
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Drag Edit DeletePlans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
Drag Edit DeleteSupervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.Minimum Education
Master's degree in Speech Pathology - Required
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Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 30 days of hire, if not current upon hire.
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Licenses: Tennessee licensure in Speech Pathology - Required
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellows accepted, must obtain Tennessee license, as soon as possible,once Fellowship program is complete.Job: Speech Pathology Organization: Title: Speech Pathologist-Acute PRN Location: Tennessee-Gallatin Requisition ID: 7457-11992