About this opportunity
Washington Regional lists this Speech Pathologist - Home Health (Part-time, Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8am-4:30pm) opportunity in fayetteville, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Licensed in related field
Job Shift: Days
Job Category: Therapy Services
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Speech Pathologist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of speech and language problems that cause interference with normal communication and swallowing.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care
Ensure timely completion of required documentation
Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan
Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care
Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited speech language master’s program graduation from an accredited master’s program
Licensure and Certifications: CCC-SLP licensure in Arkansas. *If the candidate is a new graduate, the criteria for application for the provisional Speech Pathology license and the clinical fellowship year (CFY) plan must be completed within the 30 days of eligibility. The period of eligibility begins as of the hire date. The new graduate must practice under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist while completing the CFY as an employee of Washington Regional. CPR, required.
Experience: Previous experience as a speech language pathologist, preferred.
Work Environment
This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel is required.
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Worksite address
fayetteville, AR, 72702, US
Who can apply
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