Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

12d•$44 - $64

About The Position

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center: Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider. Critical Access Hospital 24/7 Emergency Department Level II Cardiac Center Level III Stroke Center Level IV Trauma Care To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org Pay Range (depending on experience): $44.11 - $64.25 . Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities Performs initial assessment and evaluation, including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, and assessment (including discharge disposition/home safety recommendations as appropriate). Establishes plan of care and goals for future treatments. Incorporates evidence-based clinical decision-making to select and utilize appropriate patient interventions in accordance with the plan of care. Modifies the plan of care as appropriate based on patient progress/response to interventions. Provides education to patients, caregivers and other staff members as appropriate. Develops and leads individual and/or group activities/programs. Documents patient assessment and progress appropriately; maintains timely, complete and accurate records. Collaborates and communicates effectively with other staff and works as an active participant in an integrated patient care environment. Builds and maintains effective working relationships. Participates as an active member of committees; leads work groups, projects and committees as assigned. Independently plans work and implements actions to accomplish goals. Meets or exceeds clinical and quality care standards, actively participates in quality improvement activities, and strives for high patient satisfaction. Maintains professional skills through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Stays abreast of trends and best practices; develops and implements new and revised methods, practices, policies, techniques and procedures. Ensures compliance all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned. Essential Job Function This is a pe diem position. Staff Member Responsibilities Adapts to changes in the work environment: Actively engages in learning about new role, department, and SPMC. Builds and maintains working relationships: Makes an effort to build effective relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers. Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers: Demonstrates understanding of service expectations and willingness/ability to meet SPMC standards. Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Focuses on learning and understanding assigned job functions, tasks, and competencies. Exhibits effective work skills: Reports to work regularly, on-time, and ready to work. Demonstrates interest, ability to learn and desire to successfully perform job duties. Asks questions and clarifies expectations to develop a clear understanding of expectations. Facilitates Teamwork: Participates in team activities. Listens to and respects others and their ideas/opinions. Contributes to a positive environment. Fosters an environment of trust: Communicates in a respectful and honest manner. Actions are consistent with words. Supports Summit Pacific mission, vision, and values: Develops understanding of SPMC mission, vision, values, and strategic plan goals. Organizational Responsibilities In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Current/active State of Washington Speech Pathologist license
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) as issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association required or a Clinical Fellow working under an interim license through a mentor provided by SPMC.
BLS (Health Care Provider Certification) required
Proficient in assessment and treatment of communication, speech, and swallowing disorders for inpatient and outpatient pediatric and adult population
Must stay current in knowledge base, certifications and licenses indicted above and meet facility mandated education requirements.
Ability to communicate well to patients, families, peers, and medical staff.
Proficient in computer skills including ability to utilize software systems for the maintenance of patient records and communication with team members.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years in outpatient and inpatient setting preferred
Pediatric to geriatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs initial assessment and evaluation, including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, and assessment (including discharge disposition/home safety recommendations as appropriate).
Establishes plan of care and goals for future treatments.
Incorporates evidence-based clinical decision-making to select and utilize appropriate patient interventions in accordance with the plan of care.
Modifies the plan of care as appropriate based on patient progress/response to interventions.
Provides education to patients, caregivers and other staff members as appropriate.
Develops and leads individual and/or group activities/programs.
Documents patient assessment and progress appropriately; maintains timely, complete and accurate records.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with other staff and works as an active participant in an integrated patient care environment.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships.
Participates as an active member of committees; leads work groups, projects and committees as assigned.
Independently plans work and implements actions to accomplish goals.
Meets or exceeds clinical and quality care standards, actively participates in quality improvement activities, and strives for high patient satisfaction.
Maintains professional skills through research and training/continuing education opportunities.
Stays abreast of trends and best practices; develops and implements new and revised methods, practices, policies, techniques and procedures.
Ensures compliance all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Actively engages in learning about new role, department, and SPMC.
Makes an effort to build effective relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers.
Demonstrates understanding of service expectations and willingness/ability to meet SPMC standards.
Focuses on learning and understanding assigned job functions, tasks, and competencies.
Reports to work regularly, on-time, and ready to work.
Demonstrates interest, ability to learn and desire to successfully perform job duties.
Asks questions and clarifies expectations to develop a clear understanding of expectations.
Participates in team activities.
Listens to and respects others and their ideas/opinions.
Contributes to a positive environment.
Communicates in a respectful and honest manner.
Actions are consistent with words.
Develops understanding of SPMC mission, vision, values, and strategic plan goals.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical
Prescription
Dental (including Orthodontia)
Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
Daycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and long-term disability
Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
457 retirement account for additional funds
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
Beautiful on-site gym for employees
Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
Walking trails on site