Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

:The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.

Clinical fellows with acute care experience are encouraged to apply!

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist ready to grow in a dynamic, supportive environment? Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned clinician, this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy, mentorship, and professional development.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Shift Details: Full time. Sunday - Wednesday | 10-hour shifts

• Unit/Location: Acute Care & Outpatient St. George Regional Hospital

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Training Opportunity: We offeron-the-job trainingin Barium Swallow Studies (MBS)andFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). This is a rare chance to build advanced skills with full support.

• Mentorship by Experts: Learn fromworld-renowned cliniciansin a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

• Close-Knit Team Culture: Join asupportive departmentwith strong relationships across therapy and provider teams.

• Autonomy & Impact: Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek withbuilt-in flexibility. We offerautonomy to adjust your schedulebased on department needs.

Essential Functions

• Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, and evidence and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.

• Complies with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours.

• Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers and both internal and external stakeholders.

• Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires

• Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader

• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.

• Meets established productivity/efficiency standards for the department or service line.

• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.

Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication

• Versatility

• Interpersonal Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Decision Making

• Detail Oriented

• Time Management

• Quality Improvement

• Adaptability

• Active Listening

• Dependability

• Compassion

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent

• Current licensure in state of practice

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Employees need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• If driving is required, current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record

Location:

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$ - $

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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