Speech Pathologist -Adult

Diagnoses and treats speech and language problems, and engages in scientific study of human communication.

• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors

• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology

• Expected to meet certain state licensing requirements

• Typically reports to a manager or director

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Team Highlights:

Kootenai Health outpatient rehabilitation speech therapy service offers adult and pediatric therapy with the following areas of specialty:

• Aphasia (Acquired Language Impairment)

• Cognitive Impairment

• Dysarthria/Apraxia (Motor Speech Disorders)

• Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorder)

• Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)

• Language Disorder

• Pragmatics (Social Communication Disorder)

• Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation/Phonological Disorder)

• Voice Disorders

For more information about our Speech Therapy team, click here: https://www.kh.org/rehabilitation-services/speech-therapy/

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology required

• Certification with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) required OR will obtain upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year

• Current State of Idaho Speech Language Pathologist Licensure required OR temporary SLP Provisional Permit

• Minimum of 1-year experience with adult and or pediatric neurologically impaired patient population preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referrral bonus program

• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org with questions, or call 208-625-4620.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.