About this opportunity
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. lists this Speech Pathologist I opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Rehab/Therapy
Posting #:
Employee Type: PRN
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. This role addresses routine problems in the work environment by helping or referring other, more experienced team members and or leaders. This position manages a daily workload, identifies routine issues in the work area, and solves problems with guidance from other professionals, as needed.
Position Duties
Professional Speech Language Pathology Services
a.Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing.
b.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.
c.Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age-appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes.
d.Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using various treatment modalities as prescribed by a physician.
e.Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program.
f.Provides care as outlined in standards of care according to ASHA and the Phoenix Children's Policies & Procedures Manual.
g.Maintains productivity standards for clinical level and appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with department, regulatory/accreditation standards, and state/federal guidelines.
Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes participation in in-service training programs.
Supervises and directs rehab technicians, and/or students, providing feedback on performance.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Master’s Degree (or higher) in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university.
Required Yes No
Experience
Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Pediatric experience.
Preferred Yes No 2. MBS or other instrumental test experience.
Preferred Yes No
Special Skills
Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Specialty training in pediatric dysphagia, feeding, language, AAC, neuro, developmental or other relevant pediatric areas.
Preferred Yes No
Additional Requirements
Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current AZ Department of Health Services license, prior to start date.
Required Yes No 2. Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date.
Required Yes No 3. Current ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY), prior to start date.
Required Yes No 4. ASHA pediatric and/or specialty certification.
Preferred Yes No
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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