Speech-Language Pathologist

Deercreekseniorliving; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients with speech-language disorders in Arizona. You will conduct evaluations, develop care plans, and provide education to patients and caregivers.

A master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and clinical experience are required. Responsibilities include documenting clinical notes and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ensure compliance with the standards of care for speech-language pathology services.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• Minimum of one year’s clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and identify equipment needs for speech/language function.
• Assume responsibility for individualized plan of care development.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Job Summary

The Speech‑Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech‑language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess home environment (as appropriate), and identify equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
2. Assume responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregivers.
3. Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
4. Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
5. Provide patient and caregiver education.
6. Prepare clinical notes.
7. Communicate with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
8. Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
9. Administer speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
10. Recommend communication devices/aids as indicated.
11. Participate in case conferences, in‑services, and other meetings required, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
12. Maintain clinical competency in speech‑language pathology practice and theory.
13. Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refer as appropriate.
14. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech‑language therapy plan of care.
15. Participate in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA‑sponsored in‑service training.
16. Perform other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech‑language pathology services.

These statements represent a summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee. The employee may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Requirements

1. Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech‑language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing. If licensure is not required, the speech‑language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience). In such a case, the speech‑language pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full‑time speech‑language pathologist services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech‑language pathology or a related field and successfully completed a national examination in speech‑language pathology approved by the Secretary.
2. A minimum of one year’s clinical experience in Speech‑Language Pathology.
3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.