Speech Pathologist

Banner Health; Dobson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Speech Pathologist to join our rehab team, providing screening, evaluation, and therapy for patients with speech and language disorders across Med-Surg, Ortho, ED, and ICU.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers to plan discharge, maintain thorough documentation, and uphold high-quality, evidence-based care. Requires Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, CCC, and BLS; day shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current licensure in the state of practice. CCC or CFY acceptance. BLS certification required.
• Strong interpersonal communications and ability to work with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Proficiency with computer software in automated patient care environments.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for speech and language disorders.
• Develop and carry out treatment plans and document treatment.
• Educate patients and families; provide home programs with clear instructions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan discharge and coordinate care.
• Train staff and students as needed.
• Adhere to plan of care and regulatory standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

State licensure in practice

CCC - Certificate of Clinical Competence

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Thrpy-Acute-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities.

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

At Banner Desert Medical Center, we are dedicated to a high-tech, high-touch philosophy of care that has helped us become the hospital of choice for East Valley communities for nearly 40 years. As one of the largest and most comprehensive facilities in Arizona, Banner Desert serves as a tertiary referral center for the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix and treats the highest levels of acuity in the East Valley.

As a Speech Pathologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our rehab team! You will work in all areas of the hospital including Med-Surg, Ortho, ED, Observation, Trauma, and ICU. You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high-quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented. You will participate in the interdisciplinary team including therapists, nurses, physicians, and case managers to provide direct patient care and recommend appropriate discharge plans.

The Speech Pathologist position is 40 hours per week, 5 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
• Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
• Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.
• Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
• Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
• Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.