Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist $10,000 Bonus

15900 St Marys Hospital and Medical Center Inc; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, Colorado, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. Clinical Fellows are welcome; sign-on bonus is available only to fully licensed SLPs.

You will collaborate with care teams to deliver patient-centered care and mentor students and new hires. The role supports ongoing professional development and aligns with Intermountain Health’s mission and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current licensure in state of practice required.
• ASHA CCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care and evidence-based practices with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.
• Maintains documentation, billing, and working hours in compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborates with peers, patients, families, caregivers and stakeholders for patient-centered care.
• Mentors students and new hires as part of staff development.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences.
• Engages in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Promotes Intermountain Health mission, vision and values; adheres to service standards.
• Meets productivity/efficiency standards for the department.
• Pursues continuing education to maintain licensure.

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

Current licensure in state of practice

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. Clinical Fellows with experience in a hospital setting are welcome to apply! The Clinical Fellow wage is $40.30/hour. Please note that the sign-on bonus is available only to fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologists.

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
• 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

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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

$43.09 - $66.47

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Compliance

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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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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.

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PEAK Program

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Job Description Additional

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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