Description

Scheduled hours per pay period: 48 hours per pay period - Day shift

Job Summary:

A Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients per physician order utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. They communicate with families, providers and other health team members regarding patients. They maintain timely documentation in the medical record, enters accurate charges for services rendered, and participates in Rehab team meetings and other meetings as needed. They maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education Background and Experience:

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Determines each patients need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria
• Evaluates patients on acute within one working day of physicians order
• Conducts the evaluation according to the standardized or recommended techniques and procedures including timely documentation
• Develops a treatment plan at the end of the evaluation which includes measurable and objective long and short term goals for each patient based on the evaluation data
• Follows each treatment plan in an objective, measurable and documented approach
• Performs Swallow studies in a timely manner and notifies provider of results
• Works with the front office to maintain a work schedule with patients scheduled appropriately

The above job summary, professional requirements and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($38.61 $48.55/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• We offer competitive wages.
• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
• We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
• We offer strong family-like support system
• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.