Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric, Child and Family Developmental Services

Speech & Language Pathologist - Pediatric, Child and Family Developmental
Services

Hiring Range $87,921.60 to $117,235.73

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for
outpatient clinical speech and language pathology services to customer-owners in
center-based settings to assess, diagnose and establish a plan of care and
treatment interventions to assist with communication and swallowing disorder on
an individual or group level.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska
Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska
Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.
Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of
this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s
vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to
achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university or college
program recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA); OR a Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication
Sciences and Disorders.
2. Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Alaska.
3. One (1) year of experience working with children with special needs,
developmental delay, or disability.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO
and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the
scope of practice as required

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as
amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in
hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation
(SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current
employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining
trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an
important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related
health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure
is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public
health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations
before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional
screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions,
public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers
and the community.

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