Speech Language Pathologist, In-house

Sandstone Healthcare Group; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Schedule

In-house opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Clinical expertise and training available

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare facility in Tucson is looking for an experienced PRN Speech Language Pathologist to provide essential therapy services. The candidate will evaluate residents' conditions, develop treatment plans, and work collaboratively with a team to ensure quality care. Experience in speech language pathology is preferred, alongside a flexible schedule and an emphasis on ethical healthcare practices.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in speech language pathology is preferred.
• Knowledge of cognitive and swallowing rehabilitation required.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate residents' conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide skilled speech and language therapy assessments.

Kenntnisse

Speech therapy assessment

Cognitive rehabilitation

Communication systems training

Patient education

Jobbeschreibung

Sandstone of Tucsonhas an amazing opportunity for an experiencedPRN Speech Language Pathologistin Tucson, AZ!

Our 240 bed facility is comprised of residents who are all family to us and we treat everyone with the same level of dedication and compassion as if they were our own parent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
• Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages:

• In-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Clinical expertise & training available
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Flexible Schedule