SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - ACUTE CARE - FT-DAY SHIFT

UHS; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Sign on bonus/Relocation bonus

Ongoing CEU Assistance

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & 4

Job summary

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, OK is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our acute rehab therapy team. You will evaluate and treat patients referred for speech-language pathology services to restore function after disease or injury, working within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CCC-SLP or CFY, Oklahoma licensure eligibility, and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. BLS and First Aid are preferred; a hospital internship is recommended.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP credential or in CFY; Oklahoma licensure eligibility.
• BLS and First Aid are preferred/required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech-language pathology evaluations and treatments per physician orders.
• Assesses patients across adult and geriatric populations; plans individualized care.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow evaluations and documents findings.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to implement care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

Oklahoma licensure eligibility

Tools

BLS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

We are seeking a highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our acute rehab therapy team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an individual looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma!

St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com

Are you in search of a new opportunity that has a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Sign on bonus/Relocation bonus
• Ongoing CEU Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs, and treats all patients referred for speech/language pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to adapt and accommodate a routine life within the constraints of their disability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: neurological conditions including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, dysphagia, and other neurological, SCI and cognitive disorders.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administers evaluation tools and standardized tests according to established protocols; utilizes non-standardized probes for additional assessment as warranted to establish an appropriate plan of care adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver.
• Demonstrates knowledge and administers Modified Barium Swallow (acute/outpatient) evaluations and provides recommendations to physicians and nurses in verbal and written form.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year, CFY.
• Holds or eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent degree as designated by an accredited university.
• BLS required.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• A clinical internship in a hospital or rehabilitation setting during the master’s degree program is recommended.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, experience performing modified barium swallow preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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