Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Pathologist you will provide essential evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders, improving communication, cognitive function, and quality of life.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress. You'll educate patients/families on strategies and goals, document encounters, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical evaluation and therapeutic management skills. Excellent communication for patient/family rapport and team collaboration, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and patient advocacy are essential.

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 knowledgeable 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 measuresTakes 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.What We OfferCompetitive Compensation: $47.50/hour, plus time and a half for holiday workFlexible Scheduling: Enjoy a balanced work-life integration with just 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturday or Sunday) and 2 holidays per year

A mission-driven, team-oriented work culture

Job Requirements

Required

Masters Other in Speech Language upon hireSpeech Language Pathologist License in NE upon hire Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association upon hireClinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, within 18 months from start dateWhere You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.