Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Pediatrics, Outpatient experience required
• Must have a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Must have CCC-SLP
• Must be Licensed by the State of Alaska in the field of Speech Language Pathology
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
• Effective team skills, including interaction, support, and respect are required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills , professionalism, and reliability
• Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
• Must have Flu Vaccine
• Traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs.
• Provides patients and families with home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential.
• Advise patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients, and their families.
• Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers.
• Programs are taught demonstrating sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Therapy services may be performed in Community Health Services programs and the community at large including Community clinics, Community Senior Centers, home assessments and other collaborative efforts.
• This may include participation with project or health promotion teams.
• Video conferencing may be used for training, patient encounters, and administrative duties with off-site locations.
• Home assessments for evaluation of patient’s living arrangements, use of Durable Medical Equipment and implementation of therapy plan in the home living environment.
• Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or small plane which may be in in climate or harsh weather.
• Assist senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate.
• Utilize the hospital computer system to obtain patient information, as well as keep abreast of hospital directives, and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information.
• Provide summary of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management.
• Assists acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient.
• Maintain supply stocks and clinical area at acceptable levels.
• Remain current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services and equipment, including plan of care concurrence with referring providers.
• Maintain cleanliness of clinical space.
• Educates staff on SLP issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment.
• Assist in committee and management duties within and representing the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested.
• Provide therapy consultation, presentations, and in-service to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned.
• This may include participation in projects or health promotion teams.
• To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service, staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-service, etc.
• Continuing educational funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department.
• Adhere to the regulatory and practice standards of Speech-Language Pathology set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Follow all confidentiality and quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Perform other duties or activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
• Transparent pay packages
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments