Speech-Language Pathologist

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with communication disorders in for our inpatient short-term rehabilitation community.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with communication disorders. If you are a passionate Speech Language Pathologist looking to enhance your skills and contribute to our residents' care we encourage you to apply.

• Duties :
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Reviews referral, physician's orders, patient's condition, and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment indicated. Accepts physician orders regarding speech therapy services.
• Plan direct or conduct rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of patient data in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Participates in resident, family, and staff education.
• You must have :
• Proficiency in conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plan
• Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the Washington State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Experience working with geriatric residents is preferred but not require
• Knowledge of standardized testing procedures.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $50.00 - $56.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education :

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience :

• Geriatrics : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Anacortes, WA 98221 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Anacortes, WA 98221 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person