Regency Hospital - NW Arkansas Springdale
Location
Springdale, Arkansas
The Speech Language Pathologist will provide comprehensive evaluations of communication and/or swallowing function, delivering goal-oriented treatment to maximize patient potential. Responsibilities also include participating in quality monitoring, peer review, and assisting in policy and procedure revisions for the Rehab Therapy Department.
Candidates must possess current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and obtain Certified BLS within the first 90 days of employment. Preferred qualifications include holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients. You have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming. You will provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential. Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department. Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals. Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures. Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies. Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs
Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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