Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Southwest Medical Center

Integris Health•Oklahoma City, OK

33d•Onsite

About The Position

At INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation, we draw courage, strength and inspiration from Jim Thorpe's resilience. Our teams provide compassionate, comprehensive care across a range of settings-whether inpatient, outpatient, or acute care-to help Oklahomans recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions. We're committed to supporting our staff's growth! Competitive Benefits Packages Front-Loaded PTO based on years of service that can be used for personal time, holidays, unplanned absences, short term illnesses or to cover during the waiting time for short term disability Free Continuing Education compliant with the State of Oklahoma practicing laws INTEGRIS Health will make 50% matching contributions up to 8% that you contribute of eligible compensation. Apply today to join us in our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives! The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the ethical, cost effective management, delivery, documentation, and outcomes of professional speech pathology services to agency patients, in accordance with an established physical plan of care and in compliance with all applicable licensure/certification requirements, profession speech pathology acts, federal, state and agency policies and procedures. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Possible threat of physical injury (especially back injuries). Exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Exposure to radiation. Frequently must deal with agitated, confused patients. May assist with toileting activities of patients. Copes with high caseload and multiple demands. Frequent exposure with all body fluids. Must wear protective clothing and equipment when needed. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology
SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) OR Temporary SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
Jim Thorpe Therapy Resource Pool: This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Cochlear Implant Clinic: Professional certification for Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS) as a Auditory-Verbal Therapist (LSLS Cert. AVT)

Responsibilities

Schedules patients and initiates new referrals.
Works closely with physicians, nursing and other allied health team members to provide timely treatments to expedite recovery.
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive - linguistic deficits.
Operates and maintains a variety of speech supplies and equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair, requisitions of needed supplies, etc.
Modifies treatment and treatment plan based on patient response. Interprets treatments and progress to the patient, their family and other health care professionals.
Provides all required documentation on each patient to include an evaluation with clinical history, subjective and objective data, goals and plan of treatment, progress notes, re-assessments, discharge summary, in a timely manner.
Reports to assigned Supervisor, Manager, or Director.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Packages
Front-Loaded PTO based on years of service that can be used for personal time, holidays, unplanned absences, short term illnesses or to cover during the waiting time for short term disability
Free Continuing Education compliant with the State of Oklahoma practicing laws
INTEGRIS Health will make 50% matching contributions up to 8% that you contribute of eligible compensation.

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