Speech Pathologist Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Social Work

Job Overview

Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:
Clinical Care

We are looking for a PRN Speech Pathologist for an assignment at Banner Baywood in Mesa. It is a day shift for Banner Staffing Services. The shift is self-scheduling Sunday-Saturday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The position is for Banner Staffing Services at Banner Baywood in Mesa.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan

BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.

BSS requires:
Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education).

Position Summary

This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Core

Functions

Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.

Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.

Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.

Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.

Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.

Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.

Internal Customers

All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers

Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
Current licensure in the state of practice.
Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
BLS certification required.
Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

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