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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Speech Language Pathologist (Full Time)
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Schedule: variable
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Starting Wage DOE: CUSTOM.POSTING.WAGE
The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, evaluations, consultations and treatments in order to assist patients in reaching maximum language, communication, swallowing and cognitive performance in an acute care hospital setting. The Speech Language Pathologist may work in one or more hospital units. Skills in multidisciplinary team care conferences, discharge planning, evaluating and treating acutely ill patients, medically complex patients in acute care, participation interdepartmental education and departmental work teams, and oversight of Rehab techs and SLP students. Use of multiple aspects of EMR for documentation, billing and communication. Shift requirements may vary, working weekends and holidays.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
- Evaluates patients’ physical and functional status by administering and interpreting tests. Develops individual treatment plans.
- Demonstrates creativity, skill and efficiency in implementing treatment plans.
- Documents timely and regular evaluations, progress and discharge notes.
- Demonstrates competency with all acute care medical equipment.
- Participates in discharge planning and/or care conferences.
- Identifies need and sets goals for own professional growth and development.
- Maintains competency in all safety standards relevant to job performance.
- Students, job shadows, mentor new staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Billings Clinic policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in personal computers, hardware and software.
- Understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
- Knowledge of speech therapy treatments.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and move in excess of 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to document and bill in patient care records.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate Degree - Master’s degree in speech language pathology from an accredited Speech Language Pathology school.
Certifications and Licenses
• Montana Speech Language Pathology license.
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants.
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