Speech and Language Pathologist FT - Skilled Nursing Facility
Immanuel Medical Center
Immanuel Medical Center
Speech & Language Pathology Immanuel Rehab Center
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
40.0 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Speech and Language Pathologist FT - Skilled Nursing Facility
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Speech and Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Administers a formal patient evaluation and treatment based on professional guidelines and protocols.
Provides patient and family education concerning the disease process and remedial home programs with the goal of increasing independence in self-care skills.
Documents formal patient assessment, course of treatment and discharge summary.
Documents patients outcomes.
Provides written reports for physicians, case managers and for reimbursement needs as required.
Provides supervision and direction of department support staff, students and volunteers.
Communicates to all in a positive and professional manner that promotes trust and teamwork.
Participates in department quality improvement functions, annual safety education programs and creates a safe work environment for all patients and staff.
EXPERIENCE
Prefer one year of experience in hospital environment with neurological diagnosis, prefer experience in videofloroscopy procedures
EDUCATIONAL
A minimum of a Master's in Speech Language Pathology is required.
If eligible, incumbent should have a Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC-SLP from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Director may consider recent graduate applicants in need of completing their Clinical FellowshipYear, all new hires/ graduates must complete their CCC-SLP within 18 months of hire.
Must have a current license as a Speech and Language Pathologist in Nebraska or Iowa, License must be held in the state you provide services.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Must possess strong knowledge of speech therapy; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong communication skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.
Speech and Language Pathologist FT - Skilled Nursing Facility
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care Professional - NOS
Allied Health Services
Health Care - NOS
Rehabilitation
Speech Language Pathologist
Posted 2009/10/28