Speech Therapist

Abrazo Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

CE opportunities

Health savings accounts

FSA

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Eldercare

Childcare

Auto & Home Insurance

Job summary

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Hospital is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

The role involves patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Arizona licensure (CCC or CFY) and CPR are required; Masters in Speech-Language Pathology is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an Accredited Program in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs for speech therapy and complete initial evaluation.
• Develop and maintain long and short-term treatment goals.
• Instruct patients and families in diet consistencies, swallowing strategies, cognitive strategies and communication techniques.
• Integrate information, prioritize needs, involve patient/family in planning process.
• Utilize the most appropriate form of treatment with the highest level of care.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Position evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehab of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Provides quality speech therapy services according to the principles and practices of speech therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs for speech therapy in a timely fashion; completes initial evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Documents patient care efficiently and effectively
• Develops and maintains long and short-term treatment goals that are functional and measurable for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted.
• Instructs patients, families, nurses and other caregivers in appropriate diet consistencies, swallowing strategies, cognitive strategies and communications techniques.
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs, involves patient/family in planning process.
• Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and physicians.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Master's Degree from an Accredited Program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience. Acute care modified swallow experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Licensure in the State of Arizona. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or documented acceptance into a Clinical Fellowship year. CPR

Organization Description

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus is a full-service acute care hospital providing specialized services and home to the Abrazo Surgical Institute. The hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic care featuring navigational technology and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation services and enhanced diagnostic imaging as well as emergency care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.