Acute Care Speech Pathologist – Make a Real Difference

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Programs

Code Lavender

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. The role involves clinical services and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals within the medical community.

Responsibilities include patient assessments with physicians, treatment planning, and interpreting swallow studies. WA licensure or interim permit and CCC-SLP certification are required, with CFY acceptable for supervision.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP Certification or CFY supervised by CCC-SLP per ASHA standards.
• Licensed as Speech-Language Pathologist in WA or holding an interim permit.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations.
• Perform patient assessments with physicians and develop treatment plans.
• Perform and interpret Videofluoroscopy swallow studies and FEES.
• Consult with physicians and other health care professionals.

Skills

CFY aware

BLS certified

Education

CCC-SLP Certification

WA State license or interim permit

Tools

Videofluoroscopic swallow study

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

Job description

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. The role involves clinical services and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals within the medical community.

Responsibilities include patient assessments with physicians, treatment planning, and interpreting swallow studies. WA licensure or interim permit and CCC-SLP certification are required, with CFY acceptable for supervision.