Per Diem Speech Therapist - Port Townsend, United States - Jefferson Healthcare

    Jefferson Healthcare
    Jefferson Healthcare Port Townsend, United States

    Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Speech Therapist

    Rehab

    Announcement #260894

    Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Speech Therapist to join our team at Jefferson Healthcare. As a Speech Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating outpatients, acute inpatients, and Home Health & Hospice patients (if trained) referred for speech and swallow therapy. You will be treating patients of all ages and development levels presenting commonly seen diagnoses such as dysarthria, dysphagia, language disorders, aphasia, and other commonly seen speech diagnoses.

    This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly motivated team of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing the best care possible to patients. If you are passionate about helping people and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

    What can we offer you?
    • Competitive salary
    • Benefits package that is ranked in the top 1% in the state
      • Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more
    • Hands-on training
    • Opportunities for advancement
    What you'll need:
    • Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) as issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association required
    • BLS (Health Care Provider Certification) required
    • Two years in outpatient and /or inpatient setting or skilled nursing facility (SNF) preferred
    • One year experience performing modified barium swallow studies preferred
    • Pediatric to geriatric experience preferred
    • Valid Washington state driver's license required
    • Dependable personal automobile required
    • Must stay current in knowledge base, certifications and licenses indicted above, and meet hospital-mandated education requirements
    • MBS trained preferred
    • FEES training preferred
    Schedule: Per Diem; 0-16 hours/week; Day Shift

    To apply: To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our careers website at

    This position will remain open until filled.

    * Candidates who accept a written offer of employment must pass a background check and may be required to undergo 11-panel testing for commonly abused controlled substances, including marijuana, in accordance with our policy.