About this opportunity
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. lists this Speech Pathologist - NICU New! IP Rehab Therapy | Full-Time | Phoenix Quick Apply! IP Rehab The[...] opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position is responsible for providing speech‑language pathology services to a pediatric population, from neonate to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication and swallowing.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal growth and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate services. Uses pediatric‑based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of the child. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with age‑appropriate goals and target timeframes, discussed with family and mutually agreed upon.
Maintain appropriate documentation per the Policies & Procedures Manual in compliance with JCAHO and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
Build and maintain rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel.
Evaluate recommended needs for equipment and supplies.
Assist in the monitoring of speech pathology students.
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s Degree (or higher) in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university.
Experience
Pediatric experience.
Additional Requirements
AZ Department of Health Services license (must be obtained prior to start date).
AZ Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (must be obtained prior to start date).
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY).
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure
Climbing — Occasionally.
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) — Frequently.
Fine motor skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) — Frequently.
Hearing — Frequently.
Pushing/pulling — Frequently.
Reaching — Frequently.
Sitting — Frequently.
Standing — Frequently.
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling — Frequently.
Talking — Constantly.
Tasting/smelling — Frequently.
Walking — Frequently.
Near vision — Frequently.
Far vision — Frequently.
Color discrimination — Frequently.
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment — Frequently.
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance — Occasionally.
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance — Occasionally.
Airborne communicable diseases — Applicable.
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid — Applicable.
Fumes or airborne particles — Applicable.
Hazardous materials exposure — Applicable.
Radiation exposure — Applicable.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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