About this opportunity
Phoenix Children's lists this Speech Pathologist I opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech Pathologist I
Department: PCH-MAIN | Rehab Resource Pool
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
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 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
Values
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.