Speech Language Pathologist

Columbia Basin Health Association; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association in Washington state seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat infants and toddlers with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Most therapy occurs in the child’s natural environment, such as home, daycare, or library.

The role involves coordinating with a care team, coaching families, maintaining health records, and traveling daily to remote sites. A master’s degree, WA licensure, and a driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Currently holds an active Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing for referred children.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Monitor progress and adjust therapies to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with PT, OT, Family Resources Coordinator, and primary care providers.
• Coach families on home activities to reinforce skills.
• Travel to home visits and remote sites daily.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant HER records and program billing guidelines.
• Transition or refer to specialized services as needed.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing related interventions in evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, swallowing, and other related disorders for children from birth up to 3 years of age.

Responsibilities

This position is fully funded by the DCYF Early Services for Infants and Toddlers program, which is a home-visiting program; the majority of therapy services will be provided in the home, or other deemed “natural” environment such as daycare, library, etc.

Perform evaluations to assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, swallowing and other related disorders for referred patients to diagnose and/ordetermine the degree of impairment.Develops and implements treatment plans utilizing evidence-based interventions and practices to achieve positive outcomes and improved functioning. Also monitorspatients’ progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.Collaborates and provides feedback to other members of the care team (PT, OT, Family Resources Coordinator, Developmental Specialist, primary care provider, and family members) regarding the treatment needs of patients and progress in the delivery of services as well as areasof concern to prevent further impairment or problems.

Provides services to Spanish-speaking families either through bilingual ability, or with the assistance of an FRC for translation.Actively coaches parents on activities to do in the home to help reinforce skills and meet family goals for the child, per ESIT program guidelines.

Transitions and/or provides referral for other specialized or long term services as needed.Maintains HER records that document interventions provided in accordance with programrequirements and billing guidelines.Develops and maintains relationships with community agencies relevant to programfunctions and referral needs.

Effectively manages caseload by providing timely interventions and qualityservices, achieving positive outcomes, and maintaining productivity levels.Travel to remote sites and/or home visits is expected on a daily basis. Other duties as assigned.Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, includingthe WE CARE Standards of Behavior.Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports,financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific toCBHA.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

• Possesses knowledge and training in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, frequently acquired through completion of a master’s degree program from an accredited university and direct qualifying experience working in the field.

Licenses and Certification:

• Possesses an active Washington State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Possesses a valid Washington State driver’s license

Technical Skills:

• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information
• Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to perform basic e-mail functions using Outlook
• Ability to enter and manage data into a centralized electronic health records

Communication Skills:

• Duties require the employee to effectively communicate their opinions and extrapolations of information they collect and synthesize/analyze.
• Employees are expected to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflict or disagreements.
• Duties require the compilation and analysis of information prepared in effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles, or other documentation
• Duties involve convincing others to take actions, or to behave in a specific way desired by the employee
• Duties require preparation and execution of presentations to large groups
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing English and Spanish (preferred).