Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Maryview Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The role includes conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills. The position assesses physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories; conducts evaluations and re-evaluations; and develops treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools. The Speech Language Pathologist administers individualized treatments and creates rehabilitative programs addressing language, voice, articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition. The role also educates patients, families, and caregivers about continuing therapeutic procedures at home, adjusts goals and plans as needed, and collaborates with the healthcare team, including through patient care conferences.
Requirements
- Current state-practice license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH; for RSFH, it is required at hire.
- Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
- Demonstrate critical-thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred at hire and required within one year.
- Experience in an equivalent setting preferred.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations.
- Develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
- Administer prescribed speech-language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
- Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice, articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition.
- Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
- Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members and participate in patient care conferences.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options and life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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