Flex Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Therapist

The primary duties of the Speech Therapist are to test and measure those patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and/or swallowing impairments. As prescribed by a referring physician, the ST evaluates, establishes a treatment plan, and treats the patients. The ST is mindful of the diagnosis and considers all precautions, indications and contraindications of care.

Performance duties include:

• Providing effective, outcome related patient care demonstrated through patient/customer satisfaction and goal accomplishment.
• Practicing understanding and compliance with all legal, regulatory and reimbursement criteria.
• Ensuring documentation is concise, objective, and legible, meeting all reimbursement criteria and accreditation standards.
• Identifying patient barriers to learning and incorporating appropriate teaching methodology to ensure patient/family understanding.
• Demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and maintaining current day treatment skills.
• Effectively organizing responsibilities to achieve maximal patient contacts and efficiency.
• Communicating effectively and in a timely manner with all patient care team members.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing patient volumes and types, responding to departmental change in a supportive manner.
• Providing education to hospital employees and the community at large as requested.
• Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.

Job qualifications include:

• M.A. or M.S. in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate program.
• Awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Previous experience in acute care and swallow disorders is preferred but entry-level positions are also available.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Our commitment is rooted in our Mission and Core Values, honoring the dignity of every person and recognizing the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.