Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Sterling Regional Medical Center has provided outstanding medical care to residents of northeastern Colorado and the surrounding area since 1938. As a Speech Therapist at Sterling Regional Medical Center, you will see patients from all age groups and variety of diagnoses giving you the opportunity learn and develop new skills every day. We are a 25-bed acute-care hospital with state-of-the-art technology, a full range of health care services, and a staff dedicated to providing our patients with excellent care. Our emphasis is to provide comprehensive, quality care close to home. Our team is focused on the success of its patients as well as its providers. We are currently looking for Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who is interested in working with a diverse population, including pediatrics and adults. This role is approximately 90% outpatient, 10% inpatient. Our ideal candidate will be certified to complete MBSSs. Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient Shift: Tuesday-Friday, 8am-3:30pm. No weekend or call. 28hrs/week If working with a diverse and highly talented clinical staff who believe in collaborative patient care sounds like something you want to be a part of, Apply Today! Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
- Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required.
- Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
- Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
- Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Nice To Haves
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
- Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
- Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
- Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
- Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.
- Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.
Benefits
- option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
