Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - $39-59 per hour

Adventist Health; Dallesport (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Care FSA

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Holiday Pay

Sick pay

Health savings account

Job summary

Adventist Health in Dallesport, Washington is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to patients with speech, language or swallowing disorders in a home health setting.

The role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure as an SLP, CPR/BLS certification, and preferably ASHA CCC. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel within the service area are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: Required
• WA SLP licensure: Required
• CPR/BLS certification: Required
• ASHA CCC: Preferred
• Valid Driver's License and minimum age 21: Required

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents speech therapy data related to patient assessments, patient care needs, interventions and outcomes.
• Identifies changes and trends throughout physical and emotional parameters.
• Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performances to modify, change or write new programs.
• Maintains documentation as required by law, establishment policy and administrative regulation.
• Instructs patients on ways to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Adventist Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Dallesport, Washington.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Provides speech therapy services to patients with speech, language or swallowing disorders.

Education and Work Experience

Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required
• OR-SLP: Required
• WA-SLP: Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents speech therapy data related to patient assessments, patient care needs, interventions and outcomes.
• Identifies changes and trends throughout physical and emotional parameters.
• Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performances to modify, change or write new programs.
• Maintains documentation as required by law, establishment policy and administrative regulation.
• Instructs patients on ways to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Health savings account