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Foundation Health, LLC

Speech Pathologist- Inpatient

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$92,217 / year median in Alaska

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Job Description

Overview $20,000 Retention Bonus! Make your move to Alaska! Enjoy endless summer days, northern lights winters, and the opportunity to make a real difference for patients across the lifespan as you advance your clinical expertise. This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing to include VFSS, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. New Grads are encouraged to apply!
Pay & Benefits:
Compensation:
$40.08 to $64.13 hourly wage based on experience and education
Retention Bonus:
$20,000
Retention Bonus Relocation Assistance:
up to $7,500
Relocation Assistance Temporary Housing:
90
Days Temporary Housing Provided Additional Pay:
Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off Benefits:
medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
Education Benefits:
FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Other Benefits:
Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
Shifts Available:
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5X8 hour shifts About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. Responsibilities Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source. Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit. Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. Qualifications Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program. Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required. Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Speech Pathologist in the specialty area. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred. Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.