Speech Pathologist Inpatient (Acute Care and CCC Req'd)

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County.

Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton.

As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care.

Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

The position requires current Speech Language Pathology skills to evaluate, plan, implement and/or delegate a comprehensive plan of patient care.

The Speech-Language pathologist should be able to provide therapy that meets the needs of the patient with a safe discharge/transition plan including re-assessment/re-evaluation of the patient’s functional abilities; assess the impact of simple to complex therapeutic modalities and procedures as outlined in the patient plan of care; maintain excellent communication with all types of patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members, understand VMC and department policies and procedures and state/federal regulations and guidelines for ethical and appropriate provision and billing of services.

Basic program development, quality improvement with staff development, marketing activities, team leadership and delegation are components of this position. Student supervision, volunteer supervision, and peer mentoring may be a component of this position.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

Current Washington State Speech-Language Pathology Interim or Active License.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC-SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA.

• General Qualifications
• Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Complete certification through ASHA within first 12 months of hire
• Effective interpersonal skills

Professional Appearance

Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and work accurately and independently

Demonstrate ability to communicate and to work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS (See Generic Job Description for typical physical/mental demands, environment and working conditions): Follows all Safe Patient Handling policies and procedures and has the ability to recognize own limitations with regards to load handling, regularly seeking assistance when demand of transfer or lift exceeds individual physical abilities.

Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. to complete patient care services. This position requires hand dexterity for manual treatment techniques and to operate equipment.

• Additional Information
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Shift: Day

FTE: 0.0

• Exempt from Overtime: No
• Compensation: USD 41.474547 - USD 62.211821 - hourly