Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare·Memphis, Tennessee
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders. Key duties include performing initial assessments, implementing treatment activities, and providing patient education.
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The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders in accordance with professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment.
Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders in accordance with professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do Performs initial patient assessment on assigned patients.
Implements treatment activities.
Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records.
Reports findings in a timely fashion.
Identifies patient specific Speech Rehabilitation learning needs and provides appropriate education.
Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education/Formal Training Requirements Required - Master's Degree Speech Pathology
Work Experience Requirements Required - No prior work experience
Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - Speech-Language Pathologist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences Preferred - Speech-Language Pathologist Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Health
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records. Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, management, and physicians; ability to communicate with and serve as the example for the patients served: clear speech and acceptable pronunciation, grammar, and word usage. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
A Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and a Tennessee state license are required. No prior work experience is necessary, though a Mississippi state license is preferred.
Market context
In Tennessee, allied health employers often look for occupational therapists who are already licensed and have home health experience, especially when serving Medicare patients. These roles can be competitive because candidates who meet licensure requirements and bring relevant field experience may align more closely with patient care needs and scheduling demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to highlight your school credentials, state license, and any Medicare home health work in your application.
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