Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred for speech/language pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury; or facilitate age appropriate skills for children with neurodevelopmental delays and/or disorders. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts adult evaluations utilizing appropriate testing material for diagnosis of CVA, TBI, voice disorders (including laryngectomy). Completes POL, provides family education/counseling, and recommends referrals as appropriate.
• Conducts pediatric evaluations including formal tests for articulation and language.
• Completes POL, provides family education and recommends referrals as appropriate.
• Performs dysphasia evaluations utilizing clinical evaluation and modified barium swallow studies.
• Completes POL, provides family education and recommends referrals as appropriate.
• Teaches patients in identified areas of need and evaluated the learning.
• Accurately charts progress notes in the medical records and documents discharges appropriately.
• Prescribes therapy to RNs, dietary, and MDs.
• Acts in facilitation of communication on the unit among staff, MDs and other departments.
• Acts as a resource person to other healthcare providers. Provides community education classes as assigned.

License/Certification:

• Must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure, prior to hire date, in the state of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist. Must obtain active and unrestricted Speech Pathologist license within 6 months of hire.
• If completing a Clinical Fellowship Year, must hold an Interim Speech Language Pathologist License until Speech Language Pathologist license can be obtained.

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school and hold a MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Must maintain education hours based on the requirements outlined by applicable regulatory agencies (e.g. DNV, etc.)

Experience/Training:

• Previous experience working in an acute hospital, clinic or school.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

Pay: $35.59 - $53.39 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• In-person

Work Location: In person

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