Speech Language Pathologist

Snoqualmie Valley Health; Snoqualmie (WA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

Snoqualmie Valley Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist to plan, implement, and evaluate Speech Therapy services for adults and children. You will lead a care team, develop individualized plans, and document progress using SOAP notes.

The role includes collaboration with physicians and families, participation in care conferences, and ongoing professional contribution to Rehabilitation Services.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Speech Pathology is required.
• CFY training and ASHA eligibility preferred.
• Experience with adult and pediatric speech, language, cognition, and dysphagia is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement, and evaluate Speech Therapy services with the care team.
• Direct other team members, patients, and families in therapy procedures.
• Develop and monitor care plans using SOAP notes.
• Communicate patient progress in case conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Audiology basics

Hearing assessment

Therapy techniques

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Master’s in Speech Pathology

CFY training

Outils

SOAP note charting

Description du poste

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.

Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Speech Therapy services for patients (adults and pediatrics) in concert with the total care plan. The Speech Pathologist directs other team members, patients, families in procedures designed to improve patient’s communicative, cognition, and swallow abilities.

32 hours 4 days a week

Essential Functions

• Obtain a medical history
• Evaluate the patient’s speech, language, cognition, and swallowing abilities using standardized procedures when appropriate; evaluate need of hearing assessment and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assess the home environment to determine and make adaptations as needed for the ease and safety of care in order to provide maximal independence.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition, family and home situation to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and determine if additional services/resources are needed.
• Utilize the assessment data to develop a care plan.
• Consult with appropriate disciplines and request their involvement in care.
• Consult with the physician and obtain consent to proceed with treatment plan.
• Chart therapy services rendered using the SOAP format
• Communicate patient care and progress in case conferences
• Evaluate and update the therapy plan [List essential functions]
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or CFY training. Training and experience in the administration and interpretation of results of a recognized, standardized procedure for the differential diagnosis of aphasia; dysarthria, dysphagia, apraxia, and other problems properly referred to the Speech Pathologist; and a working knowledge of appropriate treatment procedures for these disorders.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Completion of all clinical internships.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One year of experience diagnosing and treating neurogenic problems is preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Membership in the American Speech and Hearing Association; qualifications for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Skills

• A basic knowledge of audiology, including experience in audiometric procedure sufficient to administer and interpret a hearing examination
• Knowledge of hearing-aid fitting, auditory training and lip reading is desirable
• Ability to apply skills and therapy techniques
• Demonstrates the maturity and capability of representing the Rehabilitation Services Department
• Able to positively work with other health care providers and the public
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members.

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.

Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.

Waiting Period - 1st of the month following your date of hire.

Please Note

• The Flu shot or documented and approved exemption (during Flu season) is a condition of employment.
• Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a drug-free workplace. We require a drug screening as a part of our onboarding process.