Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist (Full Time)

Benefis Hospitals•Great Falls, MT

1d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you! Are you ready to join a dynamic inpatient therapy team, work in a fast-paced, yet structured environment with PT's, OT's and SLP's? At Benefis Health System, you will have the opportunity to be assigned to critical care, pediatric, and medical units throughout our level 2 trauma center. We welcome new graduates as well as experienced therapists and are passionate about work life balance and will find a flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle! Sign On Bonus Options up to $30k! Starting hourly base pay: $36.69 w/ shift differentials

Requirements

Holds a Master’s degree from an approved college or school of speech/language pathology.
Current State Licensure in Speech Pathology (as Speech Pathologist).
May work on an active temporary permit for those who are in their clinical fellowship year or clinical practicum and/or who are waiting to take the national examination. Must complete this requirement within one year.
Knowledge of principals and practice of speech pathology.
Performance of technical skills related to speech pathology.
Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician.
Evaluates, plans, directs, and treats all patients referred to speech/language.
Will also provide supervision of students.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned.
Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency.
Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.