Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient

Ernest Health•Casper, WY

About The Position

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist in Casper, Wyoming. The hospital provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients in Wyoming and neighboring states. It is a 40-bed hospital and part of Ernest Health. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders while integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The role calls for a patient-focused, collaborative therapist who helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes. The position requires a graduate degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program, a current state license, and current CPR/BLS certification. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent, and two years of rehabilitation-hospital experience are preferred. The hospital describes opportunities for professional growth and offers benefits and employee wellness, recognition, and retention programs.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.
Current, valid state Speech Language Pathology license.
Current CPR certification; current BLS certification from an approved provider is required.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Demonstrated understanding of treatment costs and financial support in relation to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrated appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrated competency in providing care according to established standards.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Provide care according to established standards and applicable age-specific policies and procedures for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Collaborate professionally with patients, coworkers, and staff; demonstrate leadership in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Maintain quality, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Competitive compensation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.