Speech Language Pathologist

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health CUMC-Bergan Mercy is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and therapy for patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders. The role focuses on improving communication, cognitive function, and quality of life through evidence-based practice.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and documenting encounters in a compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Speech Language Pathologist License in Nebraska (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and cognitive assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and implement interventions.
• Monitor progress and educate patients and families on strategies and goals.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Therapeutic management

Communication with patients/families

Education

Nebraska licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Speech Pathologist you will provide essential evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders, improving communication, cognitive function, and quality of life.

As our Speech Pathologist you will provide essential evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders, improving communication, cognitive function, and quality of life.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress. You\'ll educate patients/families on strategies and goals, document encounters, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical evaluation and therapeutic management skills. Excellent communication for patient/family rapport and team collaboration, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and patient advocacy are essential.

• Provides speech language evaluations, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.
• Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.
• Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.
• Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice. Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures
• Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of speech language practice in a medical setting.
• In support of the academic health mission of the organization, periodically accepts assignment of student clinical education at all levels of clinical training.

Job Requirements

• Speech Language Pathologist License in Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology within 18 months

Where You\'ll Work

At CHI Health CUMC-Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$47.50 - $47.50 /hour