Acute Care Speech Pathologist
About the role
The Speech Language Pathologist at Intermountain Health is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. This role also involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, as well as collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care and evidence-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.
- Complies with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours.
- Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers, and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires.
- Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leadership.
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
- Mets established productivity/efficiency standards for the department or service line.
- Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
- Current licensure in state of practice.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).
Qualifications
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Versatility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Dependability
- Compassion
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Versatility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Dependability
- Compassion
Benefits
Join Intermountain Health as a Speech Language Pathologist and enjoy enhanced benefits including full-time benefit premium rates, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, wellness, and more. We offer a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $43.09 - $66.47, with actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
Schedule
This is a 30-hour per week position.
Location
The position is located at Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital in American Fork, Utah.