Speech Pathologist

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Alpine
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Speech Pathologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Speech Pathologist at Utah Valley Hospital is responsible for evaluating and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They provide clinical services based on evidence-based practices while mentoring students and new employees. This role requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, along with a valid state license and clinical competence certification.
Job Description:The Speech Pathologist is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is also responsible for consulting, educating and training patients and their caregivers.Posting Specifics

• FTE: PRN; as needed
• Not accepting CFY applicants
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Location/Department: Utah Valley HospitalJob Essentials
  • Provides clinical services, utilizing standards of care and evidence based practices, with appropriate goals, and duration and intensity of service for each patient's needs.
  • Complies with department and regulatory requirements and guidelines for all types of documentation charging, and scheduling.
  • Supervises and educates when asked, including colleagues, new employees and students and others in training.
  • Mentors student clinician externship/affiliations/ new employee(s).
  • Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with other professionals, patients, families and other caregivers.
  • Participates in patient care conferences when appropriate, as well as staff meetings and other meetings as required or requested by supervisor.Minimum Qualifications
    • Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Education must be obtained from an accredited program. Degree will be verified.
    • Current state Speech Pathologist license.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
    • Current certificate of clinical competence.Preferred Qualifications
      • Speech Pathology experience.
      • Hospital experience.
      • Experience with the target population to be treated.
      • Basic computer skills (e.g., word processing and email).Physical Requirements:Physical RequirementsHearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.Location:Intermountain Health Utah Valley HospitalWork City:ProvoWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$41.22 - $63.59We 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 packages for our, and for our . 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.All positions subject to close without notice.
        
        Keywords:
        speech therapy, language disorders, communication disorders, clinical services, patient care, speech pathologist, cognitive communication, swallowing therapy, evidence-based practice, healthcare
        

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