Speech Language Pathologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Omaha is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to provide patient evaluations and treatment. The role requires a Master's degree, active licensure, and competencies in communication and teamwork. Successful candidates will actively contribute to patient care and stay updated on industry practices. A supportive and professional environment awaits in this full-service healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Active speech therapy license in the state of Nebraska or Iowa.
• Basic life support is required upon hire.
• CCC status from the American Speech Language Association within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech language evaluations and patient treatment.
• Develops a coordinated care plan with team members.
• Completes documentation and billing requirements.
• Stays current with evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Accepts assignment of student clinical education.

Skills

High level of competence in written and verbal communication

Ability to work well in a team environment

Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and professional standards

Education

Masters from an accredited Speech Language Pathology School

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides speech language evaluations, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.

• Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.

• Is knowledgable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.

• Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice. Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures

• Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of speech language practice in a medical setting.

• In support of the academic health mission of the organization, periodically accepts assignment of student clinical education at all levels of clinical training.

Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Minimum of a Masters from an accredited Speech Language Pathology School

Required Licensure and Certifications

Active speech therapy license in the state of Nebraska, Iowa, or speech therapy licensure compact. Basic life support is required upon hire. Must obtain CCC status from American Speech Language Assocation within 18 months of hire.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High level of competence in both written and verbal communication, conducts self in a professional manner at all times, works well in a team environment, strong knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations and professional standards relating to Speech Language Pathology

PREFERRED Qualifications

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs) completed

Overview

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Pay Range

$34.69 - $51.59 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.