Speech Language Pathologist
Job Summary: This position is responsible for assessment and treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children birth through age 18. SLP will provide evidence-based interventions based on evaluation and care plan recommendations and procedures. Team-based assessment and continuum of care is a part of the neurodevelopmental approach.
Primary Job Responsibilities: Carry out the goals and objectives developed by the primary Speech-Language Pathologist as outlined in a patient’s care plan. Provide friendly, patient-centered care while developing relationships and rapport with children and families.
- Follows, implements, and or generates evaluations and treatment plans using evidence-based approaches for identified or referred patients
- Documents patient progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information within a 72 hour timeline.
- Provide patient, family education to the members of the patient’s care team and education to the community, when applicable and attend in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
- Recommends, programs, and troubleshoots Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for clients and families to support at-home, community, and school-based communication.
- Maintains patient records, therapeutic data, and re-evaluates patients as needed
- Complies with regulations and reimbursement requirements and activities.
- Follows all Clinic policies on safety and security; maintain patient confidentiality by safeguarding paperwork and electronic medical record information
- Performs other duties as assigned that may include Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) team-based assessment that requires an instructional course through the University of Washington (online only).
- Project a positive and professional image at all times.
- Report to work at the time designated by the client facility and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Demonstrates comfort with feedback and direct, on-site supervision
Education:
· Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
Experience: One year of experience in a private practice or school-based setting, preferred. Preferred experience with infant feeding, or willingness to obtain continuing education for implementing assessment and treatment procedures
Education/Certification/Licensing Requirements:
· Licensed in Alaska or ability to obtain Alaska license for SLP
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work Monday – Thursday 8am-6pm.
- Willingness to attend continuing education courses at the request of the employer.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment: Well-lighted medical office, office space for therapeutic interventions and work station for documentation. Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions related to clinic setting. Work may be stressful due to a busy office.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a therapist involving sitting, standing, navigating a session approximately 90% of the day with occasional standing, walking, reaching and lifting.
Hourly Wage: DOE plus benefits