Speech Pathologist - Acute Therapy

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

125d • $43 - $64

About The Position

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Speech Pathologist - Acute Therapy for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.03 - $64.55. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available. If you're looking to join a supportive and passionate team of therapists that prioritizes clinical excellence and growth, look no further than PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Enjoy the fast pace of a large hospital and the diversity that comes with serving patients across many specialty service lines (including Critical Care, Level II Trauma, Certified Stroke Program, Total Joint Center, Inpatient Rehab). Discover Vancouver - Look any direction and the scenery is astounding! Snow-capped mountains, nationally protected evergreen forests, the waterfall-laced Columbia River gorge, and rugged Pacific-coast beaches - all within a short 90-minute drive. The northwest is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. And against that magnificent backdrop, Vancouver and neighboring Portland, Oregon offer all the best amenities of city living. What makes our area so special? A thriving arts scene, varied professional sports teams, unique neighborhoods, and a wealth of diverse culinary destinations.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Speech and Language Pathology accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Required: Licensed Speech Pathologist State of Washington.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA.
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients.
• May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Mentors and provides oversight to new caregivers, conditional licensees in the clinical fellowship year, and therapy aides.
• Provides clinical instruction and training to students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree