Speech Language Pathologist (Flex) - Twin Falls Acute Care
US-ID-Twin Falls
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Req #: 73754
Type: Flex
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our dedicated team of Speech Language Pathologists are critical in providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which ultimately drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Join a skilled team of therapists who are thriving in this challenging yet rewarding setting that offers professional development, collaboration and work/life balance. Looking for a safe, affordable, family-friendly community that offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities? Twin Falls will check all your boxes and more! What you can expect as an Speech Language Pathologist at St. Luke's * Schedule: 1-2 days per 2-week pay period; must have weekend availability * Certification and shift differential available * Opportunities for career progression * Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams * Working with a diverse caseload of patients with various levels of acuity daily Qualifications: * Education: Degree from an accredited speech therapy program. * Licenses/Certifications: * Valid license or provisional permit to practice speech therapy in state of practice. * Current CPR certification Responsibilities: Speech Language Pathologist (SLPs) are health care professionals who evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication and/or swallowing disorders or impairments in individuals or all ages, from infants to the elderly. Speech Language Pathologist Therapist performs all duties including technical skills in screening, evaluation, assessment, program planning, intervention and preventative care, at the full performance level. * Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive evaluation including, but not limited to, collecting subjective and objective data, analysis of data, and creation of treatment plan. * Administers interventions consistent with treatment plan based on evidence based best practice, provider protocol and governing standards. * Follows policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. * Document care based on standards of practice, patient acuity and/or clinical priorities. * Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the healthcare team within facility and any applicable referral agencies. * Maintain patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential. * Independently manages the care of patients with conditions common to the unit/area of assignment. Exercises initiative and independent judgment. Manages caseload and maintains productivity standards for unit consistently. * Serve as clinical mentor, as appropriate. * Direct the work of aides and assistants, as appropriate. * Identifies opportunities for program improvement and seeks appropriate guidance for implementing change. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Degree from an accredited speech therapy program. * Experience: 0 years experience * Licenses/Certifications: Valid license or provisional permit to practice speech therapy in state of practice and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
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