Speech Language Pathologist Job at American Nursing Care (Tacoma)

Speech Language Pathologist

American Nursing Care

Location:
United States , Tacoma

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

45.26 - 67.32 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will help evaluate and treat patients with communication, speech and swallowing disorders so they can improve communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies in accordance with FHS policies/guidelines, regulatory requirements and the standards of the profession. Every day you will provide indirect patient care activities such as; documentation, scheduling, family training, attendance at rounds, interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participation in staff meetings, ordering supplies, and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement. You will be expected to respond effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations; participating in continuing education, staff development, self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested.

Job Responsibility:

Perform patient assessment/data collection and formulates treatment plans for individuals with disorders of cognition, communication and swallow
Reviews goals and treatment plan with patient and/or caregiver
Review medical record/documentation prior to initial evaluation to familiarize self with patient’s history and obtains necessary information to perform a thorough, quality assessment
Develop Speech Language Pathology plan of care to meet established goals and individualized needs of patient/client
Select and administers assessment tools according to standards as established by profession and department
Complete functional swallow/communication assessment related to patient’s individual needs within the designated service area
Demonstrate clinical skills for differentially diagnosing communication and cognitive skills
Demonstrate clinical skills for differentially evaluating and diagnosing swallowing and obtains baseline swallow status, assesses risks for aspiration, determines diet level
Perform video swallow studies and FEES to evaluate, diagnose and treat swallowing issues
Communicate status, needs and treatment plan with the patient and designated caregiver(s)/staff in an effective manner
Implement and update a treatment plan that includes: consultation with other disciplines
communication of recommendations to referral sources
and participation in team decision-making
Implement treatment and conducts treatment program which may include but is not limited to: cognitive/communication training swallowing treatment, home evaluation, family training, equipment recommendations and ordering
Regularly assess clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment
Perform treatment according to established protocols or accepted clinical standards of practice using a variety of modalities and implements new and innovative treatment approaches
Adhere to most recent treatment plan and documented frequency per evaluation/certification or reassessment/recertification
Initiate discharge from speech language pathology when the patient has received maximum benefit from services
Identifie and implements strategies to meet the educational needs of the patient/family/significant others as it relates to speech language pathology
Participate in supervision and performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested
Complete all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of speech language pathology treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard
Utilize documentation that meets the accepted clinical, hospital and departmental standards and chart review criteria
Complete documentation responsibilities in a timely manner according to hospital and departmental criteria
Participate in chart review process and adjusts practices according to feedback as provided
Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services
Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.

Requirements:

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology required
Three months of recent experience (three-month internship may apply) in the field of Speech-Language Pathology in a hospital or rehabilitation setting with an emphasis in adult neurological services that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

What we offer:

Medical
Prescription drug
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings
$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus if offered 6.20.26

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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