Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist

Intermountain Health; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallow, while collaborating with care teams to deliver patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes documentation, compliance, mentoring, and participation in interdisciplinary meetings, with opportunities for continuing education and alignment to Intermountain’s mission and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Current state licensure.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• CCC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical services using standard of care and evidence-based practices with clear goals and intensity.
• Document and bill in accordance with system guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, caregivers, and care teams.
• Mentor students and new hires; participate in conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Promote Intermountain Health mission, vision, and service standards.
• Meet productivity/efficiency standards for the department.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities and 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

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) 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.

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) 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 McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City

Ogden

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

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

$43.09 - $66.47

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