Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will help evaluate and treat patients with communication, speech and swallowing disorders so they can improve communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies in accordance with FHS policies/guidelines, regulatory requirements and the standards of the profession. Every day you will provide indirect patient care activities such as; documentation, scheduling, family training, attendance at rounds, interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participation in staff meetings, ordering supplies, and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement.

You will be expected to respond effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations; participating in continuing education, staff development, self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested.

To be successful in this role, you must

• Perform patient assessment/data collection and formulates treatment plans for individuals with disorders of cognition, communication and swallow; reviews goals and treatment plan with patient and/or caregiver.
• Complete functional swallow/communication assessment related to patient's individual needs within the designated service area.
• Perform video swallow studies and FEES to evaluate, diagnose and treat swallowing issues.
• Implement and update a treatment plan that includes: consultation with other disciplines; communication of recommendations to referral sources; and participation in team decision-making.
• Implement treatment and conducts treatment program which may include but is not limited to: cognitive/communication training swallowing treatment, home evaluation, family training, equipment recommendations and ordering.
• Regularly assess clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology required
• Three months of recent experience (three-month internship may apply) in the field of Speech-Language Pathology in a hospital or rehabilitation setting with an emphasis in adult neurological services that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

Licensure and Certifications

• Speech Language Pathologist: WA (SLP:WA)
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)