Overview Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a not-for-profit faith-based hospital located in Mount Sterling Kentucky. The hospital was founded in 1918—formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital—and now serves as a 42-bed community hospital for the residents of Bath Bourbon Clark Menifee Montgomery Nicholas Powell and Rowan counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities ****Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for eligible hires**** Job Summary / Purpose Responsible for the evaluation of and the implementation of treatment for all referred patients. Contributes to the development and the upgrading of treatment programs and protocols. Contributes to the development of departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the therapist and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient's potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards. Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues. Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner. Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency. Other duties as assigned. The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Master's degree in Speech Pathology from a school accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a rehab or hospital setting.
Required Licensure and Certifications SLP:KY
CCC-SLP
BLS-CPR within 5 days
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training Excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management skills. Prior student or work experience in a Rehab setting
