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.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. Join Intermountain Health as a Speech Language Pathologist and make a meaningful impact while enjoying enhanced benefits. This 30 hour per week position offers the advantage of full-time benefit premium rates, providing greater flexibility without sacrificing valuable benefits. You'll work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and helping individuals achieve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing goals. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that supports both your professional growth and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Essential Functions Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, and evidence and outcomes-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 leader 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. Meets 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. Skills Verbal and Written Communication Versatility Interpersonal Communication Critical Thinking Decision Making Detail Oriented Time Management Quality Improvement Adaptability Active Listening Dependability Compassion Qualifications Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent Current licensure in state of practice ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred Physical Requirements Employees need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
If driving is required, current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
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Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital Work City:
American Fork Work State:
Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $43.09 - $66.47 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.
