Speech and Language Pathologist Adult PRN: DOE

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to provide advanced professional clinical services. This role collaborates with physicians, patients, and families to ensure timely and accurate treatment and evaluation of speech and language therapy patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in compliance with hospital standards, Alaska state licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of speech and language pathology, and national professional guidelines.
• Treat and evaluate speech and language therapy patients in an accurate and timely manner.
• Document evaluation outcomes, findings, and treatments including diagnoses, recommendations, treatment plan, and prognoses.
• Provide services in a timely manner after receiving referrals/consultations.
• Treat patients following the evaluation as prescribed by the physician with goals specific to the patient, demonstrating sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
• Document patient encounters in appropriate formats according to hospital policies.
• Attend care conferences, regular meetings, and/or rounds with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient's status and individual needs.
• Consult and provide in-services to other healthcare providers in the hospital and outlying clinics and hospitals serving our patient population, as requested.
• Order, provide, and evaluate durable medical equipment/devices based on the patient's needs.
• Educate staff on speech and language pathology issues and educate patients/families with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment.
• Advise patients and family members in methods that facilitate self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, patients, and their families.
• Provide home programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential, ensuring clear and concise instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers.
• Summarize results, statistics, and metrics as required by management.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Non-supervisory - Two (2) years’ experience providing therapy to the patient population served by this position.
• Minimum of a current Speech Language Pathology License in another state and the ability to obtain an Alaska Speech Language Pathology license within 6 months of hire.
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of physiology of speech production and swallowing including respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance, and the vocal/aero digestive tract.
• Knowledge of various billing mechanisms (Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payers) that may be available for patient equipment and service needs to avoid undue cost to the hospital.
• Knowledge of anatomic structures, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology supporting speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and respiration.
• Knowledge of organic etiologies of disorders of communication.
• Knowledge of direct patient care for speech and language therapy patients.
• Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities.
• Knowledge of oral motor techniques with a strong emphasis on evaluation.
• Knowledge of regulations and practice standards as they relate to Speech Language Pathology.
• Knowledge in administering a variety of standardized assessments, being able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client.
• Skill in working independently.
• Skill in maintaining good working relationships with community resources, referral sources, and agencies.
• Skill in synthesizing knowledge of neurological diseases and formulating the results of evaluation into a treatment plan to assist physicians and other professional health staff in proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Skill in assessing, treating, and evaluating speech and language therapy patients.
• Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Skill in critical thinking in the performance of speech and language pathology.
• Skill in evaluating, treating disorders, and the impact upon communication, health, vocation, socialization for the individual and family.

Benefits

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, including:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starting immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Anncoupling Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.