Speech Language Pathologist

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 62,350 - 102,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus available for eligible new hires

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Tacoma, WA. In this role, you will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans to help patients with communication and swallowing disorders. A Masters in Speech-Language Pathology is required, along with clinical competence and BLS certification.

This position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires and a competitive pay range of $45.26 - $74.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 months of recent experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Clinical competence in Speech Language Pathology.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients.
• Develop individual treatment plans for communication disorders.
• Review patient history in medical records before assessments.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Exceptional diagnostic skills

Patient-centered approach

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Performs patient assessment/data collection and formulates treatment plans for individuals with disorders of cognition, communication and swallow; reviews goals and treatment plan with patient and/or caregiver.
• Reviews medical record/documentation prior to initial evaluation to familiarize self with patient’s history and obtains necessary information to perform a thorough, quality assessment.
• Develops Speech Language Pathology plan of care to meet established goals and individualized needs of patient/client.
• Selects and administers assessment tools according to standards as established by profession and department.
• Completes functional swallow/communication assessment related to patient’s individual needs within the designated service area.
• Demonstrates clinical skills for differentially diagnosing communication and cognitive skills.

Sign on bonus for eligible new hires

Sign on bonus available for eligible new hires.

Job Requirements

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and three months of recent experience (three-month internship may apply) in the field of Speech-Language Pathology in a hospital or rehabilitation setting with an emphasis in adult neurological services that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire.
• Speech Language Pathologist: WA, upon hire.
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $74.67 /hour