AZ - Speech Pathologist
AZ - Speech Pathologist
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POSITION SUMMARYThe SpeechLanguage Pathologist I/II / Advanced SpeechLanguage Pathologist I/II position serves to provide quality speech and/or language therapy services to a predominantly Native American population for the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental cognitive and/or mental emotional and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically based speech therapy (regular work week weekend services not available at this time) for inpatient and outpatient. Responsible for assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results for patients ranging in age from birth through geriatric and documentation in electronic health record; determining speech therapy treatment plans by physician referral or in consultation with physicians and setting realistic treatment goals depending on the patient s physical mental abilities needs and evaluation findings and/or diagnosis; recommending and implementing adjustments and modification to therapy plan based on patient s progress; document results of patient s assessment treatment followup and termination of services in patient records; select and construct therapies according to the patient s goals and needs; instructs patient family and staff in appropriate speechlanguage procedures/therapies or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities; provision of specialty services include but not limited to swallowing evaluation Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) or Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS) Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES); cognitive treatment voice treatment pediatric speech/language therapy treatment pediatric feeding evaluation; provision of specialty clinics including but not limited to Geriatric clinic Assistive Technology/adaptive equipment evaluation/treatment; assist direction and development of the speech therapy service to include continued quality improvement risk management and safety; complies with federal and state speech therapy certification requirements and follow TCHRCC policy and procedures; complies with the American SpeechLanguage Hearing Association and Scope of Practice as set forth by the American SpeechLanguage Association; provide training and inservices for student and staff education; consult with Physical Rehabilitation team and other health care workers (e.g. physicians nurses social workers etc.); and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities also include maintaining TCRHCC Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges.NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONSEducation (SpeechLanguage Pathologist I/II & Advanced SpeechLanguage Pathologist I/II): Master s degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology from a school accredited by the American SpeechLanguage Hearing Association (ASHA). Licensure (SpeechLanguage Pathologist I/II & Advanced SpeechLanguage Pathologist I/II): Must have and maintain certification of clinical competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology from ASHA Applicant must possess a valid current full and unrestricted SpeechLanguage Pathology license from Arizona Department of Health or in any state within the United States District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto RicoCertification:Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment at TCRHCCCredentialing:Applicant must meet requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff. All related information required for credentialing must be provided.Experience:2 years of experience as a licensed SpeechLanguage Pathologist
Shift: Monday Friday 8am 5pm
Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialties: SLPA
General Certifications : BLS/BCLS
Rehabilitation Certifications : ASHA
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Employment Type
Full Time
