Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist PRN

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice and swallowing. You will consult with families and caregivers and collaborate with care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes mentoring students, participating in interdisciplinary meetings, and maintaining documentation standards while pursuing ongoing education and licensure requirements.

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)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing.
• Consults, educates and trains patients, families, and caregivers and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders for quality, patient-centered care.
• Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires; attends care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Adheres to documentation, billing, and regulatory requirements; pursues continuing education as licensure allows.

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)

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)

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 – Work City: Murray – Work State: Utah.

Salary

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

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Closing

All positions subject to close without notice.

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.