Speech Therapist PRN

KPC Promise Hospital of PHOENIX: The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing function potential.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate from an accredited American Speech-Language Hearing Associations program satisfying the ASHA certification, Masters Degree preferred.
2. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the applicable State Licensing Board.
3. One to two years speech therapy experience, long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 50% Kneeling - up to 25%

Sitting- up to 50% Pushing - up to 25% Bending - up to 25%

Squatting - up to 25% Pulling - up to 25% Reaching - up to 25%

Lifting - up to 25lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate


EXPOSURE RISK: Category I - Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED : Telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printers, computers


CERTIFICATIONS :CPR Certification


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