Speech Pathologist-MG

This position is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services to a pediatric population, from infant 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. Position Duties

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 PCH Policies & Procedures Manual. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, 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. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as requested. Position Qualifications

Education

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Masters Degree (or higher) in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university. Required Experience

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Pediatric experience Preferred 2.

MBS experience Preferred Certifications / Licenses / Registries

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Current AZ Department of Health Services license, prior to start date. Required 2.

Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date. Required 3.

Current ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY), prior to start date. Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

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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.

Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 19.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 20.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 21.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 22.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 23.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 24.

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 25.

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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