<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>Join the MUSC Black River Medical Center Rehab team as a FT Speech Therapist/SLP!</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC003475 BLR - ST (BRMC)</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Hourly</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>Health-28</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Administers treatments to patients in accordance with the physician's referral. Organizes and conducts a speech therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of the patient's speech and/or language deficiency. Evaluates, administers and directs administration of therapeutic procedures utilized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as prescribed by a referring practitioner. Establishes goals of speech therapy and re-assesses patient's progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation. This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. Assesses and treats speech and language disorders and impairments. Conducts evaluations of an individual's speech and language skills using relevant diagnostic materials and tools. Develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials. Establishes treatment priorities that include advising, educating, and counseling. Completes required documentation to record assessment and progress. Collaborates with physicians, family members, and other clinical providers to provide effective therapies. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>New graduates acceptable</p> <p>Licenses/Certificates:</p> <ul> <li>South Carolina Board Certified / Eligible </li><li>BLS Required </li><li>Current Driver's License </li></ul> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including:</p> <ul> <li>63,500 square feet </li><li>25 inpatient beds </li><li>Five observation beds </li><li>Two operating rooms </li><li>16 emergency treatment areas </li><li>CT scanner </li><li>MRI </li><li>Nuclear medicine </li><li>Mammography </li><li>General radiology department </li><li>Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services </li></ul> <p>About Black River (Cades, SC): "Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864)." (from kids.kiddle.com). For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.</p> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees</p>