Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Conrad Speech Therapy

Logan Health • Conrad, MT

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About The Position

Move to Conrad, Montana to join the Critical Access Hospital as a Speech Pathologist, where you'll have the chance to make a significant impact in a close-knit community! Enjoy the opportunity to develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with a dedicated team, and see the direct results of your work. The charming rural town, nestled near I-15, offers a welcoming atmosphere where everyone knows each other, making it a delightful place to live and work. Embrace the balance of a rewarding career and the serene lifestyle that Conrad provides. This position designs and executes tailored treatment plans for patients based on Speech/Language Pathology principles. In this role, you will provide care safely and effectively, adhering to the scope of practice and Logan Health policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current Montana Speech/Language Pathology license or graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist program and must successfully obtain Montana Speech/Language Pathology license within thirty (3) days of hire.
• Current HS AED CPR or BLS HCP certification or must successfully obtain within six (6) months of hire as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in assigned specialty area preferred.
• Must have capability to connect to internet for daily data exchange.
• Current Drivers’ License required for the Driver portion of the position as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Good driving record clear of moving violations in the past five (5) years and no major driving offenses (DUI, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and revises individualized, goal directed speech therapy through a skilled process of evaluation and ongoing assessment of each patient.
• Performs comprehensive assessments that reflect the patient’s physical, functional, mental, emotional, social and environmental status as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs necessary technical skills as delineated by education and experience and as evaluated in the organizations Clinical Competency Checklist as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Effectively plans, communicates, and delegates to provide therapy services in a competent and efficient manner.
• Performs patient treatment according to established speech therapy standards and department policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Completes admission, discharge evaluations, daily assessments and identifies individual goals for each patient as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to payer guidelines (Medicare, private insurance, Medicaid) and Montana practice guidelines for physical therapy.
• Enhances rehabilitation services by participating in projects/programs within the department, the facility and the community as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Achieves set productivity standards per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Operates and maintains equipment to departmental standards as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Maintains Speech Language/Pathology standards of care, and executes appropriate provider orders.
• While executing patient care, demonstrates knowledge of and maintains the patient’s right to diversity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates all appropriate and critical changes in the patient’s condition, status and findings to the appropriate stakeholder in a timely manner or as defined by policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Documents all clinical findings and required regulatory mandates in the chart in compliance with policies and procedures or as defined by regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Quality, compassionate care for all.
• Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees