Speech Pathologist - Home Health (Part-time, Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8am-4:30pm)

Washington Regional Medical System • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Speech Pathologist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of speech and language problems that cause interference with normal communication and swallowing.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited speech language master’s program graduation from an accredited master’s program
• CCC-SLP licensure in Arkansas.
• If the candidate is a new graduate, the criteria for application for the provisional Speech Pathology license and the clinical fellowship year [CFY] plan must be completed within the 30 days of eligibility. The period of eligibility begins as of the hire date.
• The new graduate must practice under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist while completing the CFY as an employee of Washington Regional.
• CPR, required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a speech language pathologist, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation
• Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan
• Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level