Speech Language Pathologist

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice

• Assesses the patient’s needs and performs an evaluation, as required.                  
• Implements appropriate use of standardized tests and objective tests and measures.
• Correlates assessment and test findings with appropriate interventions.
• Notifies physicians of changes in patient status.
• Adjusts visit frequencies to meet the needs of the patient.
• Provides the patient appropriate therapeutic interventions for the purpose of improving speech, communication, cognition, and/or swallow.
• Develops a plan of care that reflects achievable, measurable, and expected outcomes in coordination with the patient and/or responsible party.
• Diagnoses and manages speech, communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing dysfunctions.
• Functions as a patient advocate while promoting improved speech, communication, cognition and/or swallowing.
• Adheres to technical/procedural skills.
• Uses appropriate body mechanics.
• Develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or responsible party.
• Diagnoses and manages speech, language, communication, and/or swallow dysfunctions.

Documentation

• Documents according to Federal, State and National organization regulations and guidelines.
• Documentation accurately reflects subjective and objective data, evaluation of current status, interventions.
• Documentation is complete, clear, concise, and legible.
• Documentation reflects knowledge of application of reimbursement requirements.
• Documentation reflects communication with health team members, physicians, community agencies, patients, and families.
• Documentation is consistent with agency guidelines and directives regarding use of admission paperwork, progress note and other documentation forms.
• All documentation and recertification is completed in a timely manner defined by WHMC policy.
• Completes documentation within WHMC policy guidelines.

Other

• Stays abreast of changes within the industry.
• Consistently seeks out work that needs to be completed; works on ongoing projects; and assists others as needed.
• Assists with answering phones, patient scheduling, departmental opening and closing procedures, and departmental cleaning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school for Speech and Language Pathology, at the time of hire.
• Washington State Licensure or the ability to become licensed in Washington state.
• Certified Speech Language Pathologist with the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

Preferred

• A current valid unrestricted driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Certified in AHA – BLS within 30 days of hire.    
• Previous experience in acute care and outpatient services.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us!

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees. Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!