Pediatric Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 123,213,000 - 190,464,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Orem Community Hospital in Utah seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will collaborate with care teams, educate patients and families, and contribute to patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documentation, billing accuracy, mentoring students, and participating in care conferences, with opportunities for continuous learning and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology required.
• Current state licensure in the practicing state required.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• ASHA CCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing.
• Consults, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers; collaborates with care teams.
• Maintains documentation, billing accuracy, and adherence to hours.
• Mentors students and new hires; participates in meetings and professional groups.
• Engages in continuous improvement and aligns with Intermountain Operating Model.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Detail Oriented

Dependability

Compassion

Active Listening

Adaptability

Quality Improvement

Decision Making

Versatility

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent

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 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/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 Orem Community Hospital

Work City: Orem

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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

$43.09 - $66.47

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 .

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