Speech Pathologist

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Health in Fairbanks, Alaska is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to provide screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, and documenting patient care according to standards.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, be licensed in Alaska, and possess strong communication skills. Experience in acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers.
• Proficiency in computer software commonly used in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.
• Implements individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Educates patients, family, and care providers to promote patient participation.
• Documents patient treatment according to standards.
• Participates in training other staff and students.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

Education

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
• Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
• Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program. Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required.

Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Speech Pathologist in the specialty area.

Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.