SPEECH THERAPIST (PRN)

American Advanced Management, Inc; Mesa (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Phoenix Specialty Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive services in an acute care setting in Mesa, AZ. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work with physicians and care teams to improve communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing.

The role includes supervision of staff, adherence to licensing and accreditation standards, and ongoing documentation within patient records.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA-accredited).
• Current Arizona SLP license (or eligibility).
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Evaluates patients using standardized and non-standardized assessments and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides speech-language pathology services to improve communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing.
• Performs MBSS and FEES as trained and competency-validated.
• Supervises SLPAs and support staff as allowed by regulations.
• Documents patient progress and maintains accurate medical records.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families on communication strategies and home programs.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Clinical expertise

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA-accredited)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Mesa, AZ 85203, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $40.00 - $60.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, the Speech-Language Pathologist at Phoenix Specialty Hospital is responsible for planning, developing, and providing comprehensive speech-language pathology services, including the evaluation and treatment of communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36, Chapter 17, Article 4 (Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists), Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensing rules (Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 16, Article 2), Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 10 (Health Care Institutions: Licensing), CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission standards, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using standardized and non-standardized assessments, including bedside swallow evaluations, and interprets findings to develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians or based on provider orders.
• Provides speech-language pathology services to improve communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing function and to promote functional independence and patient safety.
• Performs and participates in instrumental swallow studies, such as Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), as trained and competency-validated.
• Recommends diet textures, liquid consistencies, safe swallowing strategies, and alternative communication methods, and communicates recommendations to physicians, nursing, and dietary staff.
• Monitors and documents patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on patient response and clinical outcomes.
• Supervises Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, aides, and support staff during patient treatment as appropriate and in accordance with Arizona supervision requirements.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, including patient care conferences and discharge planning.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and staff on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, home programs, and ongoing therapy needs.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation in the patient medical record and departmental systems, in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Meets established departmental productivity standards for the position.
• Contributes to program development, staff development, in-service training, and the creation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical supervision to Speech-Language Pathology students and Clinical Fellows as requested.
• Completes all annual mandatory training, competency validation, and certification requirements, and maintains current licensure and certifications without lapse.
• Pursues continuing education appropriate to the discipline and responsibilities, including continuing education required for license renewal in Arizona and ASHA certification maintenance.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), infection prevention, and patient safety activities; works safely, uses supplies and equipment cost-effectively, and promptly reports hazards and on-the-job injuries.
• Adheres to all Phoenix Specialty Hospital policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, safety rules, The Joint Commission standards, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) health care institution licensing rules, CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and the requirements of any other regulatory agency.
• Works collaboratively with all departments, demonstrates flexibility with changes in census, staffing, and scheduling, and provides service excellence to patients, families, and fellow staff.
• Demonstrates, supports, and models the mission, vision, values, and code of conduct of Phoenix Specialty Hospital.
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested by the Chief Clinical Officer.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)

Experience

• Experience in acute care or inpatient settings preferred

Licenses/Certificates

• Current and valid Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Skills

• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills