Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Intermountain Health
•$43 - $66•Onsite
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. The role also involves consulting with, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. This is a PRN, as-needed position requiring work every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday), with shifts of up to four hours each day. The position is based at Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
- Current licensure in the state of practice.
- Skills in verbal and written communication, versatility, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, decision making, attention to detail, time management, quality improvement, adaptability, active listening, dependability, and compassion.
Nice To Haves
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, quality clinical services using standards of care and evidence- and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate service goals, duration, and intensity.
- Comply with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours.
- Maintain effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with the leader.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Promote Intermountain Health's mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
- Meet established productivity and efficiency standards for the department or service line.
- Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs intended to support well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement.
