Speech Pathologist, Full Time

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our Rehabilitation Team!

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing, administering, and documenting speech/language pathology services to patients 0-100+ years of age.  This position administers treatments per established plan of care in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  The Speech Pathologist assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.  This position coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to the supportive staff.  The Speech Pathologist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.  This position provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines.  The Speech Pathologist ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.  This position participates in all departmental training and safety programs as required. 

Major Job Duties & Responsibilities

Completes evaluations, reassessments and discharges on patients referred for speech therapy services.

Demonstrates ability to observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend changes as needed to ensure good outcome measures.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, supervise and delegate to provide services in a competent and efficient manner.  Willing to instruct therapy aides, therapy students, new graduates, recently hired therapists and other staff members.

Performs patient treatments according to established therapy standards and department policies and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities.

Completes necessary documentation according to policies and procedures.

Daily charting supports therapy units billed.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations in a positive and professional manner.

Exhibits excellent work habits and efficient use of own and other’s time to be productive. 

Meets deadlines and is on time for scheduled appointments and meetings.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.  Treats patients/family with respect and dignity.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians and follows physician orders, protocols and precautions.

Participates in projects within the department, the facility and the community to enhance rehabilitative services and promote growth.

Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.  Consults others as appropriate to collaborate in improving patient care and performance.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Has knowledge of evaluations, reassessments and discharges on patients referred for speech therapy services.

Demonstrates ability to observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend changes as needed to ensure good outcome measures.

Has ability to perform patient treatments according to established therapy standards and department policies and procedures. 

Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, supervise and delegate to provide services in a competent and efficient manner. 

Ability to instruct therapy aides, therapy students, new graduates, recently hired therapists and other staff members.

Must be able to function and excel in a team environment and relate positively and favorably to staff, patients, visitors, families, and physicians. 

Must possess effective communication and writing skills. 

Must possess valid DL; may be required to travel to other hospital buildings, satellite clinic, patients’ homes or out of town to attend meetings/continuing education courses. 

Must possess computer skills in order to use e-mail, Word, Excel, Power Point, internet, electronic medical records, etc.

Schedule

Eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts.  May be called in on holidays and weekends for dysphagia evaluations.

This position does include some travel with providing services at both our Libby and Troy Outpatient Facilities as well as the Troy Schools. 

Educational Requirements

Current state Speech Therapy licensure

Graduate of an approved Speech Therapy program

Received ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)

Current BLS

Experience

Preferred, but not required

Benefits Package Available.