Speech-Language Pathologist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Avamere; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education Support

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Avamere in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluated and treated patient care, develop plans, educate families, and document progress according to guidelines. The role includes directing staff, ensuring safety, and pursuing ongoing clinical growth.

Responsibilities cover patient evaluation, treatment planning, staff education, and collaboration with the rehab team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology
• Able to practice unencumbered
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Responsibilities

• Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding personal protection and patient safety
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
• Supports and participates in department operations and development
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care
• Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions
• Completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with the Supervisor
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills
• Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care
• Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

Graduate in Speech Language Pathology

Licensed/credentialed

Good standing with regulatory boards

Job description

Avamere in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluated and treated patient care, develop plans, educate families, and document progress according to guidelines. The role includes directing staff, ensuring safety, and pursuing ongoing clinical growth.

Responsibilities cover patient evaluation, treatment planning, staff education, and collaboration with the rehab team to optimize outcomes.