Speech Therapist ( Acute Care ) PRN, Days

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Position Summary & Highlights:

We are seeking a PRN per diem Speech Therapist who is available for work on an as-needed basis. This flexible schedule gives you the ability to diversify your working experience and skills.

What you will do:

Our ideal candidate assesses, plans, and implements specific speech therapy treatment programs for individual patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises work of support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Speech Language Pathologist licensure or a provisional permit issued by the State of Idaho.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at time of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with swallowing disorders OR extensive dysphagia management experience within internship/externship program required.
• Previous experience in Acute Care or Rehabilitation preferred
• Active membership within ASHA preferred.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.