Job Description
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
| JOB SUMMARY |
| The Speech Pathologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for patient evaluation and treatment planning, supervision of interns, and maintaining productivity levels. The Speech Pathologist must also exhibit effective leadership skills, coordination with other therapy disciplines, and adherence to regulations while demonstrating problem-solving abilities and ensuring patient satisfaction through skillful clinical decisions. |
Qualifications
Education Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred Master's DegreeMust have at least a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language PathologyRequired
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred SP-L - Licensed Speech PathologistMust hold a state license based on facility locationUpon HireRequiredAnd CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCurrent BLS CPR certificationUpon HireRequired Certificate of Clinical Competence-Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)within 1 YearRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyMust demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and GeriatricsSelection RequiredN/ALeadership:Selection RequiredN/AMust plan, organize, and implement patient treatmentSelection RequiredN/AMust coordinate patient treatment schedule with PT’s, PTA’s, OT’s, COTA’s, SLP’s, and Rehab TechniciansSelection RequiredN/AMust participate in PI projects, committees and teams and report as appropriateSelection RequiredN/AEstablish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and proceduresSelection RequiredN/AHuman Relations Skills:Selection RequiredN/AIncumbent must interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payors, case managers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and written correspondenceSelection RequiredN/AIncumbent will have extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phoneSelection RequiredN/A
**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred SP-L - Licensed Speech PathologistMust hold a state license based on facility locationUpon HireRequiredAnd CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCurrent BLS CPR certificationUpon HireRequired Certificate of Clinical Competence-Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)within 1 YearRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyMust demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and GeriatricsSelection RequiredN/ALeadership:Selection RequiredN/AMust plan, organize, and implement patient treatmentSelection RequiredN/AMust coordinate patient treatment schedule with PT’s, PTA’s, OT’s, COTA’s, SLP’s, and Rehab TechniciansSelection RequiredN/AMust participate in PI projects, committees and teams and report as appropriateSelection RequiredN/AEstablish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and proceduresSelection RequiredN/AHuman Relations Skills:Selection RequiredN/AIncumbent must interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payors, case managers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and written correspondenceSelection RequiredN/AIncumbent will have extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phoneSelection RequiredN/A
**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Schedule
Day
About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
