Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Avondale, AZ is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

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🌟 What We Offer: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here! 🌟

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Career Advancement
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Recognition Program

As a Speech Language Pathologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders while integrating company values into daily practice.

This position will work Day shifts PRN (as needed).

Essential job functions include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician performing patient assessments, establishing plan of care, and preparing discharge plans.
• Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicate accordingly to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, dietary requirements, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Completes patient documentation in a thorough, timely, and efficient manner.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.

Requirements for consideration:

• While we are open to recent graduates, two (2) years of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.
• Current state licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current principles and practice of Speech Pathology.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

We value our employees skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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