Speech Pathologist - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA seeks a Speech Pathologist for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. Salary range is $46.27 – $69.41 per hour, with hiring rates dependent on education, training and experience. Relocation assistance may be available.

The role involves evaluation, treatment planning, supervision, and collaboration with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology accredited by ASHA.
• Licensed Speech Pathologist in Washington.
• CCC-SLP certification.
• Basic Life Support to be provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and establishes a treatment plan with goals.
• Provides treatment and modifies plan as needed.
• Completes documentation per regulatory and licensure requirements.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuous care.
• Mentors and supervises students and aides in the program.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical supervision

Patient care

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed Speech Pathologist - Washington

CCC-SLP certification

Basic Life Support

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Speech Pathologist 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*

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks -there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives!Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Education

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

Experience

• Required: 1 year of experience in Home Health

Credentials

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

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