Speech Pathologist - Acute Therapy

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employer</br

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening is $46.27 – $69.41 per hour. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsible for evaluating patients, determining plans of care and goals of treatment within Speech-Language Pathology. Provides supervision to trainees and students, and collaborates with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Pathologist - Washington.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals.
• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and updates plan as needed.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely per regulations.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuous care.
• Mentors and provides oversight to new caregivers and students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs.
• Participates in staff meetings and caregiver orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Speech Pathologist - Acute Therapy for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $46.27 – $69.41. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Speech and Language Pathology. Provides oversight to conditional licensees in the clinical fellowship year and students, in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

What you will do:

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Mentors and provides oversight to new caregivers, conditional licensees in the clinical fellowship year, and therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.

What you bring:

Education

• Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Speech and Language Pathology accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association

Credentials

• Required: Licensed Speech Pathologist - Washington
• Required: Cert of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non-patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: 1-25 lbs. of force occasionally (i.e., moving equipment).
• Stooping/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling occasionally.
• Rehabilitation staff working with patients with rehabilitation goals involving bed mobility, transfers and gait may use other appropriate and approved safe techniques and equipment in the course of the rehabilitation process if determined clinically appropriate.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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