Speech and Language Pathologist - Adult Acute Care - University of Oklahoma Medical Center

**Position Title:** ------------------- Speech and Language Pathologist - Adult Acute Care - University of Oklahoma Medical Center **Department:** --------------- Adult Rehab Services **Job Description:** -------------------- _**New to OU Health?  Ask your recruiter about our new competitive wages and total rewards package including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!**_ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _**\*\*This position may be filled as a Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements.\*\***_ Performs foundational Speech-Language Pathology skills to evaluate, diagnose, and recommend individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._ * Interprets routine provider referrals and evaluates patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. * Makes preliminary diagnoses and formulates individualized treatment plans, including regular assessment of progress. * Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices. * Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management. * Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care. * Attends departmental meetings. **General Responsibilities:** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education Requirements:** * Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates. **Experience Requirements:** * No experience required. **License/Certification/Registration Requirements:** * Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. * Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. * Certificate of Clinical Competence. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** * Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan. * Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data. * Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs. * Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest. * Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic. * Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility. * Proficient in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms). * Promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity. * Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------