Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Intermountain Health; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing. You will consult with patients, families, and caregivers and collaborate with care teams to deliver patient-centered care.

The role requires a Master’s in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology, current licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current Temporary, Provisional, or Limited licensure appropriate to state of practice required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, and evidence/outcomes-based practices.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, caregivers and stakeholders.
• Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires.
• Participates in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Promotes continuous improvement within Intermountain Operating Model.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Detail oriented

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology

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.

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 Temporary, Provisional, or Limited licensure appropriate to state of practice
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required

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

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $40.30 - $40.30

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