SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 1 - Acute Care (Per Diem)
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center - REHAB THERAPIES has an outstanding opportunity for SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 1 - Acute Care . WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community! PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 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
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders or equivalent degree approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
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.
- 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.
- Participate in infection control, equipment training, compliance, safety and educational programs, both at the departmental and organizational level.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
