Speech Language Pathologist

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plan

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to perform initial and ongoing assessments, establish a care plan, and deliver therapy using standard techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and disability.

The role also includes documenting services and educating patients, families, and caregivers, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration in a hospital setting. A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology is required, along with Oklahoma licensure eligibility and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience preferred; dysphagia experience preferred; Medicare documentation experience preferred.
• Outpatient setting experience preferred: outpatients, dysphagia, Vital Stim certification, and Medicare documentation preferred.
• Current Oklahoma license for Speech-Language Pathology or eligible for temporary license; ASHA CCC or CFY pathway; BLS required and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition and establishes a plan of care.
• Performs therapy programs utilizing standard speech therapy techniques as appropriate for the patient’s age and disability.
• Documents delivery of Speech Therapy services.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and significant others.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Departmental Overview

Compensation/Benefits

• $33.87-$55.31/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Job Summary

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition and establishes a plan of care.
• Performs therapy programs utilizing standard speech therapy techniques as appropriate for the age and disability of the patient.
• Documents delivery of Speech Therapy services.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers and significant others

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience

• Previous experience in hospital preferred; dysphagia experience preferred; Medicare documentation experience preferred. For Outpatient setting: Experience with outpatients, dysphagia, Vital Stim certification and Medicare documentation preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Oklahoma license for Speech-Language Pathology or SLP license eligible with a temporary license, or eligible for a temporary license. Must have ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or complete with in the first year under a licensed therapist as a CFY. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Regular Full Time