Speech Pathologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential of $3/hour

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver specialized treatment for patients with speech and language disorders. In this role, you will evaluate patients, implement treatment plans, and educate families to promote participation in therapy.

The position requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, relevant licensure, and BLS certification. You will work collaboratively with healthcare providers and must maintain proficiency in software used in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families to promote therapeutic goals.
• Document patient treatment according to professional standards.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communications

Team collaboration

Clinical competence

Education

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Computer software applications for patient care

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Thrpy-Acute-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

As the Speech Pathologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Acute Care, Rehab team! You will work in all areas of the hospital including Med-Surg, Ortho, Neurology, ICU/CCU, CVICU, PCU, ED and Observation. You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidence-based and high quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented.

The shift is four 10-hour shifts per week. There is a weekend requirement. This opportunity offers a weekend shift differential of a flat rate $3/hour.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
4. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
5. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.
6. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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