Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist PRN

15800 Brighton Community Hospital Association dba Platte Valley Hospital; Platte Valley Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Platte Valley Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat disorders of speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing. The role includes consulting with families, collaborating with care teams and supporting patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

The position is PRN/as needed with weekend rotations and shifts up to four hours, offering opportunities to mentor students and participate in professional activities while upholding Intermountain Health standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Current licensure in state of practice.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice and swallowing.
• Consults, educates and trains patients, families and caregivers.
• Collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to deliver patient-centered care.
• Mentors and supervises students and new hires.
• Participates in interprofessional meetings and professional groups.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes Intermountain Health mission, values and service standards.
• Maintains productivity/efficiency standards for the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

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

Current state licensure

ASHA CCC

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.

Schedule

PRN/as needed. This position requires every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday), with shifts of up to four hours each day.

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
• 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

Platte Valley Hospital

Work City: Brighton

Work State: Colorado

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $43.09 - $66.47

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