MACON HOSPITAL INC·Lafayette, Tennessee
The Speech Therapist provides patient assessment, re-assessment, and direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for individualized care planning, implementation, and the oversight of support staff.
I.Position Summary
Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualizedcare planning/implementation and oversight of support staff.
Tennessee State license or eligibility, certificate of clinical competence..
MA, MS in speech and language pathology.
6 months – 1 year.
CPR certified with A.H.A.
General guidance from management, expected to perform most duties independently inaccordance with established hospital and departmental policy and procedure.
This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.
Birth - 1 Year
Infant: 2-12 Year
Pediatric: 13-18 Years
Adolescent: 19-69 Years
Adult: 70 +
N/A: No responsibility to treat or care for patients
Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:
Exposure to
Frequent: Exposure to
Sitting, climbing, working in hot, cold or wet surroundings, working near radiation sources.
twisting, pushing/pulling, lifting or carrying 1-50 pounds or more but no more than 100 pounds (patient treatments) working with or near chemicals (cleaning substances, IV medications, etc.) working with hazardous waste material (blood and body fluids) operating machinery, using hand tools (modality equipment).
Standing/walking, bending/stooping, using arm muscles, using leg muscles, using back muscles, smelling, hearing, seeing, color vision, talking, finger dexterity, feeling, touching, lifting or carrying 2-10 pounds, wearing protective clothing and/or equipment (blood borne pathogen standards).
This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, gloves, masks and safety glasses.
I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.
I understand that information regarding patients at this facility is confidential and is not to be disclosed without written authorization of the patient or authorized representative.
I will discuss patient's information only in the course of my duties and never in open areas such as hallways, snack bar, etc., where it might be overheard by visitors or other patients, or outside of the hospital while off duty.
I also understand that information in some patient's records may be governed by federal regulation and that disclosure of such information is punishable by fine or imprisonment, even after I leave the employment of the facility.
I certify that I have completed HIPAA training and will honor all policies and procedures.
I understand that violations of these policies and procedures may result in sanctions.
I agree to abide by all local, state and federal laws.
We are looking for Full-time and Part-time for this position.
Market context
In Tennessee, speech therapist openings are typically driven by school and healthcare staffing needs, so candidates with the right licensure and clinical background often see steady demand. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, Tennessee licensure or eligibility, recent experience, and current CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting.