Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Shea

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist for PRN coverage at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. You will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders across ages.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with the care team to support functional communication and safe swallowing.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• AZ License to Practice Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA CCC-SLP or CF with AZ temporary license.
• ASHA Certification required.
• Experience with MBS studies preferred, ability to perform independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders for patients of all ages.
• Develop and update appropriate plans of care to return patients to highest level of function.
• Maintain accurate, current documentation in the medical record and daily treatment notes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient status and discharge needs.
• Contribute to ongoing department process improvements and staff mentoring.

Skills

ASHA Certification

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP or CF with AZ license

Tools

Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies

Job description

Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Shea# HonorHealth careers## Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - SheaApply: In-Person: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260: PRN: Posted Today: JR0000007579**Primary City/State:**Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260**Category:**Therapy and Rehabilitation**Shift:**Day**Department:**Therapy Services IP* ## **Located @** **Shea Blvd & 92nd St, Scottsdale*** ## **12 shifts per quarter including some weekend & holiday requirements*** ## **Must be ASHA Certified*** ## **Must be able to perform MBS Studies Independently*** ## **Must be able to support Adult and NICU Departments****Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)**At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.**Responsibilities:****Job Summary** The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders for patients of all ages of care. They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of communication, voice, swallowing and cognitive-linguistic abilities. In collaboration with patients and family members, they develop and update appropriate plans of care that assist in returning patients to their highest level of function. The act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. They embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients and other healthcare professionals. **Essential Functions** * Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques, addressing disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, swallowing, fluency and all other areas within scope of practice. Provides instruction and teaching of therapeutic procedures and ongoing routine care as needed. Teaches patient, family, and appropriate staff the exercises, activities and routine care that may be appropriately performed by other personnel or patient/family. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative relationships* Evaluates patients Under the direction of a physician. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying diagnoses. Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional goals and a defined by the discharge plan. Demonstrates competency in all areas of objective measurement, as appropriate to the setting (i.e., modified barium swallow studies, fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing).* Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient’s medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges. Completes billing and billing sheets according to department billing procedures and within established timeframes. Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.* Confers with the interdisciplinary team to clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated. Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient’s needs, status, and discharge plans. Provides timely, proactive feedback to case managers and other key personnel regarding discharge needs, including recommended discharge level of care and equipment needs as appropriate. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated. Communicates information and addresses concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated through feedback and documentation. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff relationships. Complies with ASHA requirements when supervising a clinical fellow.* Assists in the identification of department needs and process improvements and performs other duties as assigned. Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling and fostering peer relationships. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees and staff/student preceptor and/or mentor programs. Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments.**Education** * Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university approved by the ASHA, prior to starting employment - Required**Experience** * Network float position: six (6) months recent experience - Preferred* 6 months experience - Preferred**Licenses and Certifications** * Current AZ License to Practice Speech Language Pathology with Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA or A Clinical Fellow with a current Temporary AZ License in Speech Language Pathology issued by the AZ Department of Health Services - Required* Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to starting employment - Required