Speech Pathologist

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This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. The role involves planning and executing specialized treatment programs, documenting treatments, and maintaining patient care data. The candidate must demonstrate clinical competence and knowledge to provide age-appropriate treatment.

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. It is accredited by The Joint Commission, with 152 licensed beds, serving as the primary referral center for Alaska's interior. The hospital offers a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and a supportive leadership structure. Located in Fairbanks, the area offers a unique lifestyle with natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate interventions. Develop and implement treatment plans and goals as ordered by physicians or referral sources.
• Implement individualized treatment plans considering patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Re-evaluate plans as necessary to ensure optimal benefits.
• Educate patients, families, and care providers to promote participation and goal attainment. Provide clear instructions for home programs.
• Document treatments according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participate in training other staff and students.

All functions are performed according to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. The role emphasizes providing excellent service by demonstrating core and leadership behaviors daily.

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or acceptance into Clinical Fellowship Year.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in an acute care hospital setting, including within the past 12 months, in the specialty area.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.
• Proficiency with computer software in a patient care environment.

Additional related education and experience are preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Healthcare Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Healthcare

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