Speech Language Pathologist 1
About The Position
UW Medical Center – Montlake - Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist 1. The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering speech/language pathology evaluation and intervention to patients with communication and swallowing disorders, as referred by a licensed provider. Administer treatments as determined by the evaluation in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Assist to develop clinical programs for optimum patient care and service. Participate in operational aspects, performance improvement, and Quality Improvement activities within the department. Provide input in formulating budget, assist in evaluation of departmental performance, and take action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensure that patient charges and documentation are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Supervise students, volunteers, and office assistants. Participate in infection control, equipment training, compliance, safety and educational programs, both at the departmental and organizational level.
Requirements
- Licensed by the State of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Equivalent education/experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation, planning, directing and administering speech/language pathology evaluation and intervention to patients with communication and swallowing disorders, as referred by a licensed provider.
- Administer treatments as determined by the evaluation in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.
- Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
- Develop clinical programs for optimum patient care and service.
- Participate in operational aspects, performance improvement, and Quality Improvement activities within the department.
- Provide input in formulating budget, assist in evaluation of departmental performance, and take action to remain in budget guidelines.
- Ensure that patient charges and documentation are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
- Supervise students, volunteers, and office assistants.
- Participate in infection control, equipment training, compliance, safety and educational programs, both at the departmental and organizational level.
Benefits
- Benefits for this position are detailed at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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