Speech Language Pathologist

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest – Rehabilitation Therapies Department Speech Language Pathologist Work Schedule Day Shift Position Highlights The Speech Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients experiencing communication disorders of all types, as well as select swallowing disorders. This includes adults, geriatrics, and/or adolescents, both inpatient and outpatient. Primary Job Responsibilities Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical record, review diagnosis, and screen/evaluate communication disorders including functional/organic speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive/communication and select swallowing disorders. Develop a treatment plan. Evaluate and monitor patient’s progression and make appropriate adjustments to treatment plan to achieve maximum benefit. In individual or group settings, treat and manage patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders. Provide written reports for each patient, including initial evaluation; progress, summary, and discharge reports; progress notes for each treatment session; physician certification/billing questionnaires and other relevant reports/documentation as needed. Provide counseling, education/training and guidance to patients, patient’s families and caregivers as appropriate. Confer with patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement, and assess the treatment program. Act as a consultant and promote the program to educational, medical, social, dental, and other professional groups. Required Position Qualifications A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology or Communicative Disorders or equivalent degree approved by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association. One year of experience as a speech pathologist, audiologist, or equivalent is preferred. Current Washington State license to practice as a Speech Pathologist. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $47.38 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $68.80 hourly For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 60.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: (information not provided) Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr