Speech Pathologist - Acute Care - FT

Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: neurological conditions including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, dysphagia, and other neurological, SCI and cognitive disorders.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.

Administers evaluation tools and standardized tests according to established protocols; utilizes non-standardized probes for additional assessment as warranted to establish an appropriate plan of care adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver.

Demonstrates knowledge and administers Modified Barium Swallow (acute/outpatient) evaluations and provides recommendations to physicians and nurses in verbal and written form.

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year, CFY.
• Holds or eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent degree as designated by an accredited university.
• BLS required.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• A clinical internship in a hospital or rehabilitation setting during the master’s degree program is recommended.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, experience performing modified barium swallow preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year, CFY.
• Holds or eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent degree as designated by an accredited university.
• BLS required.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of speech-language pathology treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, and range of treatment appropriate to the age and diagnosis of patient services.
• Ability to administer evaluation tools and standardized tests according to established protocols.
• Experience with non-standardized probes for additional assessment.
• Knowledge of Modified Barium Swallow evaluations and ability to provide recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience performing modified barium swallow.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Sign on bonus/Relocation bonus
• Ongoing CEU Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Varies based on department and shift requirements.