Speech Language Pathologist

Providence Health & Services; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish in Edmonds, WA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer hospital-based therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability after disease or injury. You will assist patients to reach their maximum performance and participate in social reintegration while learning to live within their capabilities.

You will also participate in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer hospital-based speech-language pathology programs to restore function and prevent disability after disease or injury.
• Assist patients to reach maximum performance and participate in social reintegration within the limits of their capabilities.
• Participate in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Description

Evaluate, plan, direct and administer medically prescribed speech/language pathology programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participate in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language or Speech Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or closely related field
• Washington State Speech Language Pathologist license
• 1 year of experience as Speech Language Pathologist
• 1 year of hospital-wide experience delivering therapy to patients with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders and dysphagia
• 1 year of diagnostic experience with MBS procedures

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

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