Speech Language Pathologist

Empower Communication, Enhance Lives: Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist at St. Anne Hospital

Are you a passionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist seeking a rewarding per diem opportunity?

St. Anne Hospital in Burien, WA is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in improving the lives of our patients by providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for communication, speech, and swallowing disorders.

What you'll do:

• Make a difference: Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of communication challenges, utilizing your expertise to enhance their quality of life.
• Collaborate and lead: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Empower patients and families: Provide education and support to patients and their families, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to navigate their communication journey.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence: Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of our speech-language pathology services.

What we offer:

•  Flexible schedule: Enjoy the freedom of a per diem position, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
•  Supportive environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for patient care.
•  Competitive compensation: Receive a competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
•  Opportunity for growth:  Expand your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Job Summary:
Evaluates and treats patients with communication, speech and swallowing disorders to improve communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies in accordance with FHS policies/guidelines, regulatory requirements and the standards of the profession. Work includes 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.
Incumbents are also accountable for responding 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.

Essential Duties:
Performs 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.
Implements and updates a treatment plan that includes: consultation with other disciplines; communication of recommendations to referral sources; and participation in team decision-making.
Completes all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of speech language pathology treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.

Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and 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.

License/Certification:
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Current active Washington State Speech/Language Pathologist license or a Washington State Interim Permit (valid for a maximum of 6 months unless an extension is approved by the Department Director.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.