Speech Language Pathologist

Swedish; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swedish in Edmonds, WA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, and direct hospital-based therapy programs aimed at restoring function after disease or injury. You will help patients reach their maximum performance and reintegrate into society while working within their capabilities.

The role requires a WA state SLP license and at least 1 year of hospital-wide experience treating speech, language, cognitive communication disorders and dysphagia, plus 1 year of MBS diagnostic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in 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 hospital-wide experience delivering therapy to patients with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders and dysphagia.
• 1 year of diagnostic experience with MBS procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 reintegrate into society while learning to live 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

Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language or Speech Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a 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.