Speech Language Pathologist

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is hiring a day shift, full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our patient-centered team.

You will perform assessments, develop plans of care, provide therapy for speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders, and educate patients and families. Idaho licensure and CCCs are required, with CFY considered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders.
• CCC- Credentialed in Speech-Language Pathology or CFY student in CFY year acceptable at hire.
• Current Idaho State SLP license or provisional licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and treat individuals with speech, voice, swallowing, language and hearing disorders.
• Provide evaluation, treatment, consultation and education to patients and caregivers.
• Perform comprehensive evaluation and develop a Plan of Care.
• Implement the Plan of Care.
• Complete timely documentation.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Skills

Communication

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Join our team as a day shift , full-time, Speech Language Pathologist in Pocatello, ID.

Join our team as a day shift , full-time, Speech Language Pathologist in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis and the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by development and disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, and related language and hearing disorders to prevent or modify the disorders or to assist individuals in cognition, language, and communication skills.
• The practice of speech-language pathology encompasses evaluation, treatment, consultation, and education of patients as well as caregivers.
• Performs a comprehensive evaluation and develops a Plan of Care.
• Implements the Plan of Care.
• Completes effective, professional, and timely documentation.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program with a Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech-Language Association or equivalent coursework to meet these standards, or within CFY year and obtain within one year of hire.
• Current Idaho State SLP license, or provisional licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• At least one year of prior experience.