Speech Pathologist SLP
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Banner Staffing
Services-AZWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareA rewarding
career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner
mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health
care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of,
apply today!Arizona is a year-round destination. Sunny skies and
low humidity prevail 300 days a year across the state. From awesome
natural wonders to culinary treats, tribal lands, vibrant cities,
world-class resorts, renowned golfing and historic Western towns,
there are some truly breathtaking moments to be had in the Grand
Canyon State.Banner 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:
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
1. 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.
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/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 QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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