Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

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About the Facility

Good Samaritan Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Services while focusing on the unique qualities of each individual in a compassionate and care environment. Their experienced team of nursing, dietary, social services, therapy, therapeutic recreation, and certified nursing assistants provide physician-directed care, based on the needs of each individual. Their programs offer a full range of treatments when recovering from a serious injury, illness or surgery. Through collaboration with the resident, their family, medical providers, and their staff, they develop a personalized plan that promotes faster recovery so the resident can return home sooner.

Speech Pathologist - Responsibilities

• Speech Pathologists assist patients who have disabilities or experienced traumatic events that left them with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments.
• The Speech Language Pathologist will provide service to residents in the natural or least restrictive setting.
• The Speech Therapist will assist in the determination of appropriate curriculum, strategies and outcomes for patient programming which addresses delays or potential delays and family concerns in the five developmental areas.
• Shall perform screening to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Shall educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
• The Speech Therapist shall report progress and current status to appropriate parties which may include family members, members of the team and/or healthcare providers of the patients.

Speech Language Pathologist - Requirements

• Must have a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must have a national certification in speech pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Must have a strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes and treatments.
• Must be board certified and have an unencumbered license or certification in the state of Washington.
• Must have and maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Must have at least one year of experience in the field.
• Must have excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.