What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Therapy Assistant position at Caribou Medical Center?
Are you passionate about helping individuals with speech and language disorders? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in assessing and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. You will also assist in implementing speech and language programs under the guidance of our experienced Speech Language Pathologist. Join us and make a difference in the lives of those in need!
About Caribou Medical Center
Tucked away in a vast mountain range, alongside a beautiful reservoir, Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs, Idaho is a rural community located in the southeastern corner of Idaho. It is a beautiful 45-minute drive to the larger cities of Pocatello, Idaho and Logan, Utah. The area that provides breathtaking views and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Many people enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, snow machining, ATV rides, and boating.
Caribou Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that is dedicated to an organizational culture where leadership is committed to the development of people, and employees feel supported, valued, and inspired.
Our Mission is to be the trusted center of healing for the communities we serve.
Our Visions is to partner with communities we serve, be a catalyst for patient-centered care in a healing environment, and commit to the stewardship of healthcare resources to provide sustainable, high-quality healthcare.
We Value integrity, respect, progressive, cooperative, honorable, and trusted.
Benefits
As a member of our team, we offer support for continuing education, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Benefits package includes:
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to guidelines and Idaho practice guidelines for speech therapy.
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About Caribou Medical Center
Tucked away in a vast mountain range, alongside a beautiful reservoir, Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs, Idaho is a rural community located in the southeastern corner of Idaho. It is a beautiful 45-minute drive to the larger cities of Pocatello, Idaho and Logan, Utah. The area that provides breathtaking views and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Many people enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, snow machining, ATV rides, and boating.
Caribou Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that is dedicated to an organizational culture where leadership is committed to the development of people, and employees feel supported, valued, and inspired.
Our Mission is to be the trusted center of healing for the communities we serve.
Our Visions is to partner with communities we serve, be a catalyst for patient-centered care in a healing environment, and commit to the stewardship of healthcare resources to provide sustainable, high-quality healthcare.
We Value integrity, respect, progressive, cooperative, honorable, and trusted.
Benefits
As a member of our team, we offer support for continuing education, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Shield/ Identify Theft program
- 401 K with employer match up to 8%
- Aflac
- Health Reimbursement Account
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to guidelines and Idaho practice guidelines for speech therapy.
- Document clients’ progress toward meeting established treatment objectives
- Collect and compile data to document performance or assess program quality
- Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients’ performance information
- Keep records, maintain supplies, schedule activities, and prepare materials
- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by Speech Language Pathologist
- Assist Speech Language Pathologist in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Select or prepare speech language instructional materials.
- Assist Speech Language Pathologist in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- Communicates in an understanding and diplomatic way with family, peers and supervisors.
- Problem solves by pursuing proper chain of command.
- Evaluates suggestions and criticism objectively and understands measures to change behavior or utilize resources when appropriate.
- Participates in projects within the department and community
Required
- Associates degree for a nationally accredited school of speech-language pathology
- Certification of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (C-SLPA)
- Current AED and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Work under direct supervision of Speech Language Pathologist
- Bachelor’s degree Current Idaho Speech/Language Pathology license required.
Required:
- Must possess ability to communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with providers, staff members and patients.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.
- Must work in a planned manner without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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