Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient‑centered care. Essential Functions Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, evidence- and outcomes-based practices with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service. Complies with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours. Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers, and both internal and external stakeholders. Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires. Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model. Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and abides by service standards. Meets established productivity/efficiency standards for the department or service line. Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements. Skills Verbal and Written Communication Versatility Interpersonal Communication Critical Thinking Decision Making Detail Oriented Time Management Quality Improvement Compassion Qualifications Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent. Current licensure in state of practice. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred. Physical Requirements Employees need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. If driving is required, current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record. Location Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital, Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital Work City American Fork Work State Utah EEO Statement Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr