Speech Language Pathologist

Providence•Edmonds, WA

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About The Position

Delivers speech-language therapy services primarily to adult inpatients and outpatients, with services also provided to select pediatric and adolescent patients. Provides indirect clinical guidance to staff, students, and volunteers in communication, cognition, and swallowing by identifying patient needs and developing responsive programs. Upon physician referral, evaluates patients and develops and implements individual plans of care to maximize functional outcomes. Reassesses treatment results and participates actively in discharge planning. Provides education to community members and hospital staff to increase awareness of communication and swallowing disorders. All services must comply with Swedish Medical Center standards, national and professional standards, state practice acts, and current accepted evidence-based practice. The position is with Swedish Edmonds, part of Providence Swedish, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers. The organization offers benefits designed to support employees and their families, professional growth, wellbeing, and financial security.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
Washington State Speech Language Pathologist license upon hire.
One year of hospital-wide experience with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders and dysphagia.
Diagnostic experience with MBS procedures.
Experience with MBS procedures.

Responsibilities

Deliver speech-language therapy services to predominantly adult inpatients and outpatients, as well as select pediatric and adolescent patients.
Provide indirect clinical guidance to staff, students, and volunteers in communication, cognition, and swallowing.
Identify patient needs and develop responsive programs.
Upon physician referral, perform evaluations and develop and implement individual plans of care to maximize functional outcomes.
Reassess treatment results and actively participate in discharge planning.
Provide community and hospital staff education to increase awareness of communication and swallowing disorders.
Deliver services in compliance with Swedish Medical Center standards, national and professional standards, state practice acts, and current accepted evidence-based practice.