Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient at Norman Regional Health System

$5000 Sign-On Available

Norman Regional Health System is a team of more than 3,000 healers all working together to bring out mission and vision to life.  Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care.  Our vision is to be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities.

Job Summary

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition and establishes a plan of care.
• Performs therapy programs utilizing standard speech therapy techniques as appropriate for the age and disability of the patient.
• Documents delivery of Speech Therapy services.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers and significant others.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience

Previous experience in hospital preferred; dysphagia experience preferred; Medicare documentation experience preferred.  For Outpatient setting: Experience with outpatients, dysphagia, Vital Stim certification and Medicare documentation preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current Oklahoma license for Speech-Language Pathology or SLP license eligible with a temporary license, or eligible for a temporary license.  Must have ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or complete with in the first year under a licensed therapist as a CFY.  Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment

Qualifications:

Education

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience

• Previous experience in hospital preferred; dysphagia experience preferred
• Medicare documentation experience preferred. 
• For Outpatient setting: Experience with outpatients, dysphagia, Vital Stim certification and medicare documentation preferred.

Lisensure / Certifiation

• Current Oklahoma license for Speech-Language Pathology or SLP license eligible with a temporary license, or eligible for a temporary license. 
• Must have ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or complete with in the first year under a licensed therapist as a CFY. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Compensation/Benefits

• $31.31 -$51.14 /hr depending on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.