JOB SUMMARY

The Speech Language Pathologist 1 plans and administers speech language pathology services including evaluation, treatment and education programs for patients to restore speech, language and swallowing abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient within the speech pathology treatment plan. Modifies therapy program and goals.
• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows reimbursement related to practice setting.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers and members of the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family and staff.
• Supervises students and volunteers. Clinical fellowship mentors and those in their clinical fellowship period will follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association supervision guidelines.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice. Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national and state regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Must have completed Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Must possess excellent social relation skills to include excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate aptitude in assigned areas as specified for each clinician.
• Exhibits proven face-to-face cooperation and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters'
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Speech Language Pathlogist (SLP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.