Speech/Language Pathologist | Full or Part time

About the role

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assesses the patient's needs and performs an evaluation, as required.
• Implements appropriate use of standardized tests and objective tests and measures.
• Correlates assessment and test findings with appropriate interventions.
• Notifies physicians of changes in patient status.
• Adjusts visit frequencies to meet the needs of the patient.
• Provides the patient appropriate therapeutic interventions for the purpose of improving speech, communication, cognition, and/or swallow.
• Develops a plan of care that reflects achievable, measurable, and expected outcomes in coordination with the patient and/or responsible party.
• Diagnoses and manages speech, communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing dysfunctions.
• Functions as a patient advocate while promoting improved speech, communication, cognition and/or swallowing.
• Adheres to technical/procedural skills.
• Uses appropriate body mechanics.
• Develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or responsible party.
• Diagnoses and manages speech, language, communication, and/or swallow dysfunctions.

Documentation

• Documents according to Federal, State and National organization regulations and guidelines.
• Documentation accurately reflects subjective and objective data, evaluation of current status, interventions.
• Documentation is complete, clear, concise, and legible.
• Documentation reflects knowledge of application of reimbursement requirements.
• Documentation reflects communication with health team members, physicians, community agencies, patients, and families.
• Documentation is consistent with agency guidelines and directives regarding use of admission paperwork, progress note and other documentation forms.
• All documentation and recertification is completed in a timely manner defined by WHMC policy.
• Completes documentation within WHMC policy guidelines.

Other

• Stays abreast of changes within the industry.
• Consistently seeks out work that needs to be completed; works on ongoing projects; and assists others as needed.
• Assists with answering phones, patient scheduling, departmental opening and closing procedures, and departmental cleaning.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school for Speech and Language Pathology, at the time of hire.
• Washington State Licensure or the ability to become licensed in Washington state.
• Certified Speech Language Pathologist with the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

Preferred

• A current valid unrestricted driver's license at the time of hire.
• Certified in AHA - BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience in acute care and outpatient services.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Position Details

• Hours per week: 40
• Employee Status: Regular Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$39.00 - $68.25

Actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience.

Employee Benefits

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457).
• Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees.
• Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!