Speech Pathologist NICU PICU

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid orientation

403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ is seeking a PRN Speech Pathologist for NICU/PICU to work the day shift (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) with self-scheduling, Monday through Friday. The position is for Banner Staffing Services at Banner Desert in Mesa.

The role provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation for speech and language disorders, and requires graduate degree, licensure, and appropriate certification. BSS offers competitive wages and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and determines appropriate intervention; develops a plan of care and treatment goals.
• Implements individualized treatment plans considering physical, social, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
• Educates patients and families; provides home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional standards.
• Participates in training other staff and students.
• Follows plan of care and makes independent judgments; discusses unusual situations with supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care We are looking for a PRN Speech Pathologist NICU PICU to work the day shift for Banner Staffing Services. The day shift is self-scheduling Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The position is for Banner Staffing Services at Banner Desert in Mesa. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a difference – you belong at Banner Staffing Services. As the internal staffing (registry) provider for Banner Health, Banner Staffing Services (BSS) provides opportunities within one of the country’s leading health systems. The BSS team is dedicated to providing personal attention and professional support for its employees. Registry opportunities are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. As a BSS employee, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular full-time or part-time opportunities within Banner Health. In addition, registry employment through BSS offers:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. BSS requires: Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education).

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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