Speech Pathologist-Float

Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon‑Fri, Days, 8:00 am–5:00 pm Category: Rehab/Therapy Posting #: 972909 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary This position is responsible for providing speech‑language pathology services to a pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence/young adulthood. Performs evaluation, program planning, and treatment of patients in the areas of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment. 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 with 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. Position Qualifications Master’s degree (or higher) in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university (required). Pediatric experience (preferred). MBS experience (preferred). Current Arizona Department of Health Services license, prior to start date (required). Current Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, prior to start date (required). Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date (required). Current ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY), prior to start date (required). Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Climbing – Occasionally Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently Fine motor skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Frequently Hearing – Frequently Pushing/pulling – Frequently Reaching – Constantly Sitting – Frequently Standing – Frequently Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally Talking – Constantly Tasting/smelly – Frequently Walking – Frequently Near vision – Frequently Far vision – Frequently Color discrimination – Occasionally Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally Occupational exposure/risk – Inside office environment (applicable) Occupational exposure/risk – Airborne communicable diseases (applicable) Occupational exposure/risk – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid (applicable) Occupational exposure/risk – Fumes or airborne particles (applicable) Occupational exposure/risk – Hazardous materials exposure (applicable) Occupational exposure/risk – Radiation exposure (applicable) Occupational exposure/risk – Toxic or caustic chemicals (applicable) #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.