Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist Apply! Apply! Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN | OP Rehab Therapy

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 576166

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary This position is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services to a pediatric population, from neonate to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication and swallowing.

Position Duties

• Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing. Demonstrates knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to provide age appropriate services. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child, using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age-appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using various treatment modalities as prescribed by a physician. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program. Provides care as outlined in standards of care according to ASHA and the Phoenix Children's Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
• Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within the hospital and resources within the community in order to maximize value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, school re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds.
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education **Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement?**

• Masters Degree (or higher) in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university

Required Yes No

Experience **Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement?**

• Pediatric experience

Preferred Yes No

• MBS experience

Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements **Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement?**

• Current AZ Department of Health Services license, prior to start date.

Required Yes No

• Current AZ Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, prior to start date.

Required Yes No

• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date.

Required Yes No

• Current ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY), prior to start date.

Required Yes No

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Basic Life Support - Required
• AZ Audio & Speech Lang License - Required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card - Required
• American Speech-Language-Heari OR Cert Clinical Comp (SLP) OR Clinical Fellowship Year - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

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