Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System • Federal Way, WA

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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, including assessment, treatment planning, and swallowing-study interpretation. This position is part of Mary Bridge Children's pediatric outpatient network in Tacoma, Washington, which provides services within an interdisciplinary pediatric hospital and specialty-care system. The position is 0.9 FTE on a day schedule.

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 Speech Language Pathologist license or interim permit.
• Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience.
• Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and interpret and report clinical observations.
• Conduct patient assessments with physicians and develop treatment plans.
• Perform and interpret videofluoroscopic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing.
• Confer with physicians and other health care professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education and opportunities for growth through the in-house education department.
• Continuing education, leadership development, and advancement opportunities.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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