Speech Pathologist PRN

Banner Health Corporate; Laceyville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center seeks a PRN Speech Therapist to join a multidisciplinary Rehab team evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognition, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders. The role covers 8:00am–4:30pm on weekdays and on-call weekends, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, current licensure in Wyoming, and CCC-SLP or CFY acceptance, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• BLS certification required.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
• Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and determines plan of care and treatment goals as ordered by physician or referral source.
• Implements individualized treatment plans considering patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs and re-evaluates as needed.
• Educates patients, family, and care providers to promote participation and achievement of therapy goals; provides home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in training to other staff and students.
• Follows plan of care and confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current state licensure

CCC-SLP or CFY acceptance

BLS certification

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming Department Name: Speech Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Clinical Care

Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide range of patients, from inpatient and outpatient. Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state.

As a PRN Speech Therapist, you will work alongside our skilled multidisciplinary Rehab team that is willing to share and learn together. You will evaluate, develop plan of treatment and carry out treatment for a wide variety of patient diagnoses, including Neuro, ICU, Surgical, and Telemetry. If you're interested in expanding on your skill-set this is the opportunity for you.

PRN Speech Therapist Coverage: 1 Weekend a month (on-call shift) and working during the weekday as needed to help cover vacation or sick time. Shifts during the week will be 8:00am-4:30pm and on-call shifts during the weekend will be 8:00am-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
• Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
• Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.
• Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.

Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• BLS certification required.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
• Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.