Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist provides clinical services and communicates with patients, families, and other professionals and service providers in the medical community. The role applies speech pathology knowledge and expertise to patient care at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. The position is 0.8 FTE on a day shift, scheduled Sunday through Wednesday.

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or be completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under the supervision of a CCC-SLP in accordance with ASHA standards.
• Washington State licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist or an interim permit.
• Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations.
• Perform patient assessments with physicians and develop treatment plans.
• Perform and interpret results of videofluoroscopic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing.
• Confer with physicians and other health care professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance, residencies, fellowships, and career development.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed