Description

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Clinical Fellow SLP - Acute Therapy for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position.

Hourly compensation is $35.67 – $53.50; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Speech and Language Pathology, appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers under the direction of their supervising SLP. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.

• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Gains expected SLP core skills within given work setting and attends mentoring sessions as set up with overseeing SLP, consistent with ASHA requirements.
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.

What you bring:

• 
  Master’s or Doctorate of a Speech and Language Pathology program accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association required.

• Current Speech Pathology Conditional License from the state of WA licensing board required
• Completion of 1260 worked hours, as defined by ASHA, within 12 months of hire
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

Region/Location Specific Notes:

WA: Speech Language Pathologist Interim Permit is required within 90 days of hire

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and exercise independent judgment

ST. JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires fairly light physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.