Speech Therapist - Outpatient - Part-Time

Part-Time position in hospital-based outpatient clinic - 20 hours weekly. Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders; establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and appropriate techniques; monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the individualized treatment plan; plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning and ordering equipment; communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders; completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards; applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; maintains site/department productivity standards; participates in performance improvement activities; manages assigned caseload; pursues professional growth through continuing education; may supervise non-licensed personnel; supports student clinical education program.

Requirements

Video fluoroscopy experience required; Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; if teammate supports multiple states, licensure in at least one of those states required prior to hire; CCC SLP required; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required (American Heart Association); Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care; maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to age of patients served; ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead, and lift/carry up to 40 lbs at waist height; ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs with second person present; repetitive use of hands with simple grasping and pushing/pulling up to 75-100 lbs; functional use of senses for effective communication; ability to wear protective clothing as needed; position may require travel.

Nice to have

Voice experience preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program