Speech Pathologist New! Rehab Resource Pool | PRN | Phoenix Quick Apply! Rehab Resource Pool Ty

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category:
Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 1027310

Employee Type: PRN

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.

• Evaluates and treats 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 time frames, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon.
• Maintains appropriate documentation per the Policies & Procedures Manual in compliance with JCAHO and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel.
• Evaluates recommended needs for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the monitoring of speech pathology students.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.

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.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Masters 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)