Speech Pathologist - Home Health (Part-time, Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8am-4:30pm)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Regional in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a part-time Speech Pathologist for home health to assess and treat speech and language disorders and coordinate care with the clinical team.

The role requires a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Arkansas CCC-SLP licensure, and CPR certification. New graduates may apply with CFY supervision; approximately 30% travel with 70% standing/walking.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Arkansas state CCC-SLP licensure is required; CFY supervision available for new graduates.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient status and implement plan of care.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate patient status with care team and coordinate plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CFY supervision

CPR certified

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Home Health (Part-time, Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8am-4:30pm)# Speech Pathologist - Home Health (Part-time, Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8am-4:30pm)Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftDaysEducation LevelLicensed in related fieldCategoryHome Health## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values**Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work ... and give back to each other.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.**Mission**: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.**Vision**: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.**Values**: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.**Position Summary**The role of the Speech Pathologist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of speech and language problems that cause interference with normal communication and swallowing.**Essential** **Position Responsibilities*** Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care* Ensure timely completion of required documentation* Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan* Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care**Qualifications*** **Education:**Must be a graduate from an accredited speech language master’s program graduation from an accredited master’s program* **Licensure and Certifications:** CCC-SLP licensure in Arkansas. \\*If the candidate is a new graduate, the criteria for application for the provisional Speech Pathology license and the clinical fellowship year [CFY] plan must be completed within the 30 days of eligibility. The period of eligibility begins as of the hire date. The new graduate must practice under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist while completing the CFY as an employee of Washington Regional. CPR, required.* **Experience:** Previous experience as a speech language pathologist, preferred.**Work Environment:** This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel is required.