Speech Language Pathologist

3 months ago

Wenatchee, United States Confluence Health Full time

Salary Range:
$36.72 - $58.60

Overview:

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  • CH Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Shift Differential

For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here

Summary:

$2,500 Sign On Bonus & $2,500 Retention Bonus

Applies to external candidates only.

Requires 1 year of experience.

Requires 1 year commitment to Central Washington Hospital.

We are looking for a full time Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing team of 8 full-/part-time SLPs. We are a level III trauma center and comprehensive stroke center located in the beautiful Wenatchee Valley. The speech language pathologist will work primarily with outpatient adults including some inpatient acute care coverage for weekend and holiday rotations. They will evaluate and treat patients with more complex speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing impairments, including the Head Neck cancer population. The ideal candidate will bring specialized expertise working with patients with dysphagia, cognitive impairment, voice and speech/language disorders. We currently offer a variety of services and are open to providing training to assist with career development. Daily access to FEES and VFSS.

A Speech Language Pathologist provides professional services in diagnosing disorders and providing therapy for patients who demonstrate disorders of communication and/or swallowing. This includes evaluation of all assigned patients, the development of treatment plans, administration and implementation of the treatment program, and appropriate discharge planning. Position Reports To: Rehab Services Manager

Essential Functions:
  1. Perform initial evaluation including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, assessment (including discharge disposition/home safety recommendations as appropriate), and establishment of plan of care and goals for future treatments.
  2. Incorporate evidence based clinical decision making to select and utilize appropriate patient interventions in accordance with plan of care, and modify plan of care as appropriate based on patient progress/response to interventions.
  3. Identify the safest, least restrictive diet for patients, educate patients and caregivers on diet modifications, provide instruction to perform accurate diet modifications, and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patients nutritional and hydrational needs are being met safely.
  4. Follow best practice for clinical documentation.
  5. Maintain patient safety, modesty, and privacy/confidentiality at all times.
  6. Provide education to patients, caregivers and other staff members as appropriate.
  7. Collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members including physicians, case managers, nurses, and other therapy staff, including participation in discharge planning in inpatient settings.
  8. Screen for and make referrals to other disciplines when indicated.
  9. Required to maintain current BLS certification.
  10. Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Active or Interim WA State Speech Pathologist license, required by start date.
  • A certification of clinical competence by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or actively pursuing clinical fellowship with ASHA.

Desired:
  • Two years of speech-language pathology experience.


Physical/Sensory Demands:
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
  • Walking C
  • Sitting/Standing - F
  • Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
  • Climbing - Not Specified - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling/Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
  • Twisting/Turning - F
  • Repetitive Movement - O
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Services department including reception area, treatment rooms, office, gym areas as well as patient rooms and hallways with inpatients. Involves continuous contact with patients. Interaction is constant with frequent interruptions. Contact involves dealing with ill people.
Job Classification:
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position:
  • Unprotected Heights No
  • Heat No
  • Cold No
  • Mechanical Hazards Yes
  • Hazardous Substances Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential Yes
  • Lighting No
  • Noise Yes
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation Yes
  • Infectious Diseases-Yes

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