Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist PRN
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. The role also involves consulting with, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. The position provides skilled clinical services using standard-of-care and evidence- and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and service intensity. The Speech Language Pathologist follows system and regulatory requirements for documentation, billing, and working hours; maintains effective communication with peers, patients, families, caregivers, and stakeholders; and contributes to mentoring, meetings, continuous improvement, and continuing education. The role promotes Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, values, and service standards and meets departmental productivity and efficiency standards. This PRN position is based at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, with 0 scheduled weekly hours. The listed hourly range is $43.09–$66.47, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
- Current licensure in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Versatility and adaptability.
- Interpersonal communication and active listening skills.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Quality improvement skills.
- Dependability and compassion.
- Ability to see and read information, documents, and monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs.
- Ability to verbally communicate and to hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
- Manual dexterity in the hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use.
- If driving is required, a current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing.
- Consult with, educate, and train patients, families, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care.
- Provide skilled clinical services using standard-of-care and evidence- and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.
- Comply with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours.
- Maintain effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with the leader.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
- Meet established productivity and efficiency standards for the department or service line.
- Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs intended to support caregivers’ well-being and a sustainable culture of wellness.
