ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist, PRN - Days

Asha Certified Speech Language Pathologist, PRN - Days

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region, offering compassionate and comprehensive speech-language pathology services on a part-time, as-needed basis. This role involves conducting thorough initial assessments, including patient history, objective testing, and functional evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed evaluations and establish evidence-based plans of care with clear goals.
• Deliver patient-centered interventions for communication, speech, and swallowing disorders across pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Educate patients, families, and staff, and lead individual or group therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively within an integrated care team, participating in committees and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with professional development, research, and regulatory compliance.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Preferred two years of experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Experience with a broad age range from pediatric to geriatric patients is advantageous.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Active state license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or Clinical Fellow status under mentorship.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Competent in using electronic health records and related software.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping; occasional lifting and carrying of light weights.

This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and participation in wellness programs. Embrace a role that values teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality patient care in a vibrant regional healthcare setting.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc