Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Intermountain Health at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice and swallowing.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with care teams, and participate in continuous improvement while meeting productivity standards and contributing to a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Current licensure in state of practice.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• ASHA CCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care and evidence-based practices with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.
• Maintains documentation, billing, and working hours per guidelines.
• Collaborates with peers, patients, families, caregivers and stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Versatility

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Quality Improvement

Adaptability

Active Listening

Dependability

Compassion

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent

Current licensure in state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.

Essential Functions

• Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, and evidence and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.
• Complies with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours.
• Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires
• Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Meets established productivity/efficiency standards for the department or service line.
• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.

Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Versatility
• Interpersonal Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Time Management
• Quality Improvement
• Adaptability
• Active Listening
• Dependability
• Compassion

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent
• Current licensure in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Employees need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• If driving is required, current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Murray, Utah

Work Hours & Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hourly Range: $43.09 - $66.47

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.