Speech Pathologist- Inpatient

Overview $20,000 Retention Bonus! Make your move to Alaska! Enjoy endless summer days, northern lights winters, and the opportunity to make a real difference for patients across the lifespan as you advance your clinical expertise. This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing to include VFSS, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. New Grads are encouraged to apply! Pay & Benefits: Compensation: $40.08 to $64.13 hourly wage based on experience and education Retention Bonus: $20,000 Retention Bonus Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs Shifts Available:- Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5X8 hour shifts About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. Responsibilities Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source. Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit. Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation…