Speech Pathologist: Patient-Focused Therapy & Evaluation

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to department policies.

The position requires supervising staff, educating patients and caregivers, and contributing to quality improvement activities. Utah licensure and an RQI eCredential are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide evaluation and treatment for speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Ability to supervise aides, volunteers and students; identify program needs; develop new areas of activity; respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of the principles of lifespan growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' abilities and limitations.
• Establishes treatment goals based on the evaluation and reason for the referral and team interaction.
• Administers therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of Speech Pathology.
• Educates the patient and caregiver about the goals of the program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program, and injury prevention.
• Recommends adaptive equipment and completes the equipment justification forms.
• Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge.
• Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines.
• Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Supervises the patient care activities of aides, assistants, attendants, and volunteers.
• Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings, and other related activities.
• Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.
• Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community.
• May administer dye to patients undergoing swallow studies.

Skills

Speech pathology

Evaluation skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Education

Utah Speech-Language Pathologist License

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to department policies.

The position requires supervising staff, educating patients and caregivers, and contributing to quality improvement activities. Utah licensure and an RQI eCredential are required within 30 days of hire.