Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health Snohomish

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Everett
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) ( Home Health Snohomish, Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County in Everett, Washington. The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is responsible for speech therapy evaluations, treatment planning, implementation and discharge planning for clients in the home setting in accordance with established facility/agency policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality client care. As a member of the multi-disciplinary Home Care team, the speech-language pathologist assumes responsibility for communication of client-related issues for appropriate team members or other agency staff and participates in the collection and evaluation of data necessary to assess the appropriateness of care at home. The speech-language pathologist also assumes responsibility for those clients being treated by speech therapy assistants and home health aides and may be assigned to orient staff and students. The Home Care Speech-language pathologist works with the clients and family in the home setting without direct supervision. The function of the position actively incorporates the Mission and Vision of Providence Health Systems. In this position you will:

• Performs comprehensive speech, language and swallow assessments, develop plans of care, coordinates care with other disciplines and provides direct patient care in the implementations of outcome-oriented speech therapy interventions under the Physician ordered Plan of Care.
• All required documentation will be complete, accurate and timely.
• Promotes and practices patient/family, personal and environmental safety while performing job duties according to agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in relevant educational activities to provide competent care to patients/caregivers, to improve the rehab process, and to seek personal and professional growth.
• Displays professionalism in the work environment in all areas including communication with both internal and external customers.
• Maintains productivity as per agency standard. Required qualifications for this position include:
  • Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an institution approved by the state board in collaboration with the American Speech Therapy Association. Certificate of competency required.
  • Current Washington State Speech & Language Pathologist License.
  • Certificate of competency in Speech Pathology required.
  • Requires current valid driver's license for operator of vehicle and personal vehicle insurance
  • Current BLS certification (CPR) Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • 1 year One-year therapy experience with adult physical disabilities. About the ministry you will serve. Providence Hospice and Home Care provides quality, timely, comprehensive medical care in the homes of patients in Snohomish County in Washington State, including Camano Island. Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of our community by providing professional, compassionate, quality care, in appropriate settings, enabling individuals and families to manage health care problems and life-threatening illnesses. The wide-ranging care we provide includes the service of physicians, registered nurses, CWCN registered nurse wound care specialists, medical social workers, rehabilitation therapists, home health aides, chaplains and volunteers. We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details - http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P350039 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Rehabilitation Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 3304 HOME HEALTH WA EVERETT Address: WA Everett 2731 Wetmore Ave Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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