Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life. Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals. To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Conducts a thorough records review, administers appropriate standardized and non-standardized tools/methods, including cultural and linguistic factors, and identifies accurate severity levels. Weighs prognostic factors to formulate prognosis, including developmental and acquired brain injury factors. States measurable short- and long-term goals targeted at functional outcomes and modifies the plan based on a changing medical condition, needs, progress, and risk factors. Coordinates plans with the interdisciplinary team and makes appropriate referrals to other services as needed. Follows evidence-based information for selecting intervention strategies, incorporating age, culture, and linguistic factors and revises treatment interventions accordingly. Applies learning, behavioral, and pragmatic tools and procedures. Job Requirements Required Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program; provides patient clinical care. Serves as a resource by sharing expertise and knowledge, upon hire. Speech Language Pathologist: AZ, upon hire Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire Where You'll Work At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital, we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health, social and support services in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. As part of our team, you will provide clinical expertise, support, and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. You will also have the opportunity to champion change by joining our mission of healing through humankindness. Total Rewards Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona General Hospital