Inpatient Speech Therapist; Per Diem

Overview

Jefferson Healthcare
, an innovative and award-winning healthcare system in Port Townsend, Washington, is seeking a passionate per diem Inpatient Speech Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide exceptional care to our inpatient patients. In this role, you will evaluate and treat inpatient patients of all ages and developmental levels with speech and swallow therapy needs, including common diagnoses such as dysarthria, dysphagia, language disorders, aphasia, and other speech-related conditions.

• Patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment
• 15% wage increase instead of benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Schedule:
  
  Per Diem; 0-16 hours/week; 8-hour days;
  Day Shift
• Epic EMR

• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required
• BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification required
• Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient setting preferred
• Experience performing modified barium swallow studies (MBS) and working with a range of ages (pediatric to geriatric populations)

Jefferson Healthcare, located on the stunning Olympic Peninsula and just a short distance from Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver, is one of the top employers in the region. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, providing exceptional care to over 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend, known as "one of the coolest small towns in America," offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventure, and community. With unlimited festivals, endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, sailing, and dining, and a strong sense of local pride, it s the perfect place to live and work. Surrounded by water and nestled near the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, from mountain exploration to water sports.

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Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer:
As part of Jefferson Healthcare s commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.

Salary: $45.34 - $68.42 per hour

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