What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Vista Health System?
Overview
Vista Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Services team. As an SLP, you will play a key role in helping patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
If you're passionate about helping others find their voice and regain independence, we'd love to meet you. At Vista Medical Center, you'll find a career with purpose and a team that feels like family.
Vista Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Services team. As an SLP, you will play a key role in helping patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
- Collaborate with physicians, occupational and physical therapists, nursing staff, and families.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Educate patients and their families on strategies to enhance communication and swallowing function.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure (or eligibility) as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred (CFY applicants welcome to apply).
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus, but not required.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives every day
If you're passionate about helping others find their voice and regain independence, we'd love to meet you. At Vista Medical Center, you'll find a career with purpose and a team that feels like family.