Speech Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics and Acute Care

Company: The Staff Pad
Location: Helena
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Summary:
The Staff Pad is honored to partner with a non-profit healthcare system in Helena, Montana with superior care and a hometown commitment to be the gold standard for health care in Montana. We are in search of a Speech Therapist for Outpatient Pediatrics and Acute Care to join their team.
Job Description
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients referred for Speech/Language Pathology services by a referring physician. - Develops plans of care for patients after evaluation. Discusses plan with patient and or parent/guardian. - -Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability. -Participates in performance improvement activities within the department. - Assures personal competency and maintains licensure. - Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech Pathology needs for optimum patient care and service. - Works closely with the front desk for scheduling of patient visits and helping ensure insurance authorization when needed. -Maintains timely documentation and charges per department guidelines. -Participates in infection control, safety, computer optimization, and educational programs, both in the department and on an organizational basis.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: -Knowledge of principals and practice of speech pathology. Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment. 1-5 years experience working as a speech/language pathologist with some experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred. -
EDUCATION: Holds a masters degree from an approved college or school of speech/language pathology.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: -Eligible for certificate of clinical competence. - Current State Licensure in speech pathology (as Speech Pathologist) required. Current BLS certification.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Location: Helena, MT - 59604 , PL: 594915804

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