Inpatient Speech Therapist (Per Diem)

Jefferson Healthcare•Port Townsend, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare (https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/), an innovative and award-winning healthcare system in Port Townsend, Washington, is seeking a passionate per diem Inpatient Speech Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide exceptional care to our inpatient patients. In this role, you will evaluate and treat inpatient patients of all ages and developmental levels with speech and swallow therapy needs, including common diagnoses such as dysarthria, dysphagia, language disorders, aphasia, and other speech-related conditions. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to grow professionally in a thriving, rapidly expanding practice, all while being surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a close-knit, welcoming community. As part of Jefferson Healthcare, you'll enjoy a career that blends purpose with the perfect work-life balance in one of the most desirable places to live on the Olympic Peninsula. Jefferson Healthcare, located on the stunning Olympic Peninsula and just a short distance from Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver, is one of the top employers in the region. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, providing exceptional care to over 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County. Port Townsend, known as "one of the coolest small towns in America," offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventure, and community. With unlimited festivals, endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, sailing, and dining, and a strong sense of local pride, it's the perfect place to live and work. Surrounded by water and nestled near the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, from mountain exploration to water sports.

Requirements

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required
BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification required
Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient setting preferred
Experience performing modified barium swallow studies (MBS) and working with a range of ages (pediatric to geriatric populations)

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat inpatient patients of all ages and developmental levels with speech and swallow therapy needs
Treat common diagnoses such as dysarthria, dysphagia, language disorders, aphasia, and other speech-related conditions