JOB OVERVIEW: The position requires current Speech Language Pathology skills to evaluate, plan, implement and/or delegate a comprehensive plan of patient care. The Speech-Language pathologist should be able to provide therapy that meets the needs of the patient with a safe discharge/transition plan including re-assessment/re-evaluation of the patient’s functional abilities; assess the impact of simple to complex therapeutic modalities and procedures as outlined in the patient plan of care; maintain excellent communication with all types of patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members, understand VMC and department policies and procedures and state/federal regulations and guidelines for ethical and appropriate provision and billing of services. Basic program development, quality improvement with staff development, marketing activities, team leadership and delegation are components of this position. Student supervision, volunteer supervision, and peer mentoring may be a component of this position.
WORK HOURS: Variable, Monday through Friday
Weekend and Holiday rotation is expected as part of employment.
PREREQUISITES:
- Current Washington State Speech-Language Pathology Interim or Active License.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC-SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- Complete certification through ASHA within first 12 months of hire
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and work accurately and independently
- Demonstrate ability to communicate and to work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interact appropriately with equipment vendors and gather information on new products to enhance patient care. Provide information to the Clinical Lead, Supervisor, Manager or Rehab Director as applicable.
2. Always maintains safe and efficient patient care areas to ensure safety of patients, visitors
and staff. Maintains a clean workstation and safely handles technology.
3. Actively seeks new ways to work with patients via new equipment or supplies, new treatment or evaluation methods, and serves as a resource to other staff in the use of equipment and treatment techniques.
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Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Pay: $41.47 - $68.43 per hour
Work setting:
Experience:
- SLP (acute care): 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- WA State Speech-Language Pathology Interim or Active License (Required)
- CCC (Required)
Work Location: In person