Speech Language Pathologist – School Contract ** $10K Sign-On Bonus **

Allied Health – Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION TYPE: Allied Health Professional

SPECIALTY UNIT: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Lewiston, Idaho

SHIFT: Day Shift Monday - Friday

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled, sympathetic Speech Language Pathologist to provide quality care for our patients. The speech pathologist will perform screenings, assess patient condition, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills. You should be caring and knowledgeable about speech-related conditions and therapies. To succeed as a speech pathologist, you should be willing to alter treatment plans to better suit the individual needs of a diverse patient population. You should be caring, adaptable, analytical, and resourceful.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
• Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
• Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
• Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Direct Deposit.
• 401K.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Excellent room for growth and advancement.

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Requirements:

• Active Idaho Speech Language Pathology License.
• Willingness to work with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting.
• Graduate from an ASHA accredited Speech/Language Pathology curriculum or eligible for graduation within 6 months.
• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology required. 
• Current BLS.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); or be eligible for, and actively working on completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
• Excellent coaching, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.
• Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).