Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist PRN

imh; Utah; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic pay differential (5%)

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Utah is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive communication, voice and swallowing disorders in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

This PRN role offers flexibility and a 5% geographic pay differential; responsibilities include mentoring, care conferences, and regulatory-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and diagnoses speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Provides skilled, evidence-based treatment with clear goals and documentation.
• Maintains regulatory and documentation compliance.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, caregivers and care teams.
• Mentors students and new hires.
• Participates in interdepartmental meetings and conferences.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes Intermountain Health mission and values.
• Meets productivity standards and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Versatility

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Quality Improvement

Adaptability

Dependability

Compassion

Education

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Current licensure in state of practice

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.

Join our Acute Care Rehabilitation team as a PRN Speech Pathologist, providing evaluation and treatment services for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a fast-paced hospital setting. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and outcomes.

Our facility is located in an area that qualifies for a 5% geographic pay differential, providing additional compensation for this location. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy the flexibility of a PRN schedule, we encourage you to apply.

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
• AdaptabilityActive Listening
• Dependability
• Compassion

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• 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

Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health Park City Hospital

Work City

Park City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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