Speech Pathologist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name: Banner Staffing
Services-AZWork Shift: Job Category:Clinical CareBanner Staffing
Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner
Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within
our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career
with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply
(at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities
within Banner Health.As a valued and respected Banner Health team
member, you will enjoy:
- Competitive wages
- Paid orientation
- Flexible Schedules (select positions)
- Fewer Shifts Cancelled
- Weekly pay
- 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee wellness program
- Discount Entertainment tickets
- Restaurant/Shopping discounts
- Auto Purchase PlanRegistry/Per Diem positions do not have
guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.
Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment,
drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal
and education) is required.A rewarding career that fits your life.
Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an
impact on one of the country's leading health systems. If you're
looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Staffing
Services.----POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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.2. 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.3. Educates patients, family, and
other care providers to promote patient participation and
attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized
home programs with clear instructions.4. Documents patient
treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.5.
Participates in the provision of training to other staff and
students.6. 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.Performs all functions according to
established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation
requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service
experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader
behaviors each and every day.NOTE: The core functions are intended
to describe the general content of and requirements of this
position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of
duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as
outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSMasters 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/Hospice or
Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience
preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Mesa , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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