Speech Language Pathologist

Arizona General Hospital; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona General Hospital in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders. You will play a vital role in improving patient quality of life through comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and the necessary licenses and certificates. Join us in delivering humankindness as part of a team committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed by AZ State Board Speech Language Pathologist.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients.
• Implement individualized treatment plans for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Exceptional diagnostic skills

Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Education

Masters in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Standardized assessment tools

Non-standardized assessment methods

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Conduct a thorough records review, administer appropriate standardized and non-standardized tools/methods, also including cultural and linguistic factors, and identify accurate severity levels.
• Weigh prognostic factors to formulate prognosis, including developmental and acquired brain injury factors.
• State measurable short and long term goals targeted at functional outcomes and modify the plan based on a changing medical condition, needs, progress, and risk factors.
• Coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team and make appropriate referrals to other services as needed.
• Follow evidence based information for selecting intervention strategies, incorporating age, culture, and linguistic factors and revise treatment interventions appropriately.
• Apply learning, behavioral, and pragmatic tools and procedures.

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Job Requirements

Required

• Masters in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Serve as a resource by sharing expertise and knowledge
• Licensed by AZ State Board Speech Language Pathologist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate

Where You'll Work

At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital, we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health, social and support services in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. As part of our team, you will provide clinical expertise, support, and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also, you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.