Speech Pathologist - Acute Care - FT

Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. We are seeking a highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our acute rehab therapy team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an individual looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Position Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs, and treats all patients referred for speech/language pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to adapt and accommodate a routine life within the constraints of their disability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: neurological conditions including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, dysphagia, and other neurological and cognitive disorders.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of IRF-PAI) Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) and the Care Tool and their application in payment system for CMS.
• Administers evaluation tools and standardized tests according to established protocols; utilizes non-standardized probes for additional assessment as warranted to establish an appropriate plan of care adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver.
• Demonstrates knowledge and administers Modified Barium Swallow (acute/outpatient) evaluations and provides recommendations to physicians and nurses in verbal and written form.

Qualifications Job Requirements:

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year, CFY.
• Holds or eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent degree as designated by an accredited university.
• BLS required. First Aid certification preferred.
• A clinical internship in a hospital or rehabilitation setting during the master's degree program is recommended.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, experience performing modified barium swallow preferred. Basic computer skills required.