Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist PRN

15900 St Marys Hospital and Medical Center Inc; United States; On-site; USD 5,936,000 - 9,157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEAK tuition coverage

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive communication, voice and swallowing disorders. The role involves educating patients and families and collaborating with care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

The position is PRN; responsibilities include mentoring, participating in interdisciplinary meetings, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in the Intermountain Health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Current licensure in state of practice.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice and swallowing.
• Consult, educate and train patients, families and caregivers; collaborate with care teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires.
• Promote quality and patient-centered care within Intermountain Health system.

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

BLS for healthcare providers

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.

Schedule

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

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).

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

Hours and Rate

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Employment and Non-Discrimination

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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