Speech Language Pathologist / Outpatient

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, is hiring a day shift, full-time Outpatient Therapy Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). The role includes evaluation, treatment, and education of patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, with Plan of Care development and timely documentation.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders, be CCC-SLP or equivalent, possess an Idaho SLP license, and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders required.
• CCC-SLP or equivalent coursework to meet standards.
• Current Idaho State SLP license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and treat speech, language, voice, swallowing, and related language disorders to improve cognition and communication skills.
• Perform comprehensive evaluation and develop a Plan of Care.
• Implement Plan of Care and document professionally and timely.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Skills

Experience

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders

CCC-SLP or equivalent coursework

Current Idaho State SLP license

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Therapy Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 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, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by developmental disorders 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 from the American Speech-Language Association or equivalent coursework to meet these standards.
• Current Idaho State SLP license.
• 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.