Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist Department: PCH-MAIN | Rehab Resource Pool Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Rehab/Therapy Posting #: 1027310 Employee Type: PRN 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 communication and swallowing disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal growth and skills necessary to provide age appropriate services. Uses pediatric based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of the child. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with age‑appropriate goals and target timeframes, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon Maintains appropriate documentation per the Policies & Procedures Manual in compliance with JCAHO and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management. Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physician, families, and hospital/community personnel. Evaluates recommended needs for equipment and supplies. Assists in the monitoring of speech pathology students. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Education Masters Degree (or higher) in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university Experience Pediatric experience Additional Requirements AZ Department of Health Services license (must be obtained prior to start date) AZ Department of public safety fingerprint clearance card (must be obtained prior to start date) Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY) Certification / License / Registry Requirements 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 - Frequently Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 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 - Frequently Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr