What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Ashley Regional Medical Center?
Who We Are:
Ashley Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital that is committed to serving our growing community with the highest quality services. Ashley Regional Medical Center has been named one of the top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive years.
Where We Are:
We are located in Vernal, Utah, which is known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary: Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing for pediatrics through geriatrics. In addition, there is also responsibility for consulting, educating and training patients and their caregivers.
Essential Duties:
- Performs patient evaluations and administers treatment for speech language and swallowing disorders
- Designs and revises plans of care and goals.
- Provides written and/or verbal reports to physicians.
- Completes documentation according to unit standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in in-service education programs.
- Provides instruction, direction and supervision to new employees.
- Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in speech and swallowing disorders
- Participates in related activities such as patient care committees, case conferences, personnel orientations, community education projects and in-service education.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current state of Utah Speech Language Pathologist license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
EEOC Statement:
Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state law.
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