Speech Therapist

Position Summary 

Position evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehab of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Provides quality speech therapy services according to the principles and practices of speech therapy. 

• Assess patient needs for speech therapy in a timely fashion; completes initial evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Documents patient care efficiently and effectively  
• Develops and maintains long and short-term treatment goals that are functional and measurable for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted. 
• Instructs patients, families, nurses and other caregivers in appropriate diet consistencies, swallowing strategies, cognitive strategies and communications techniques. 
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs, involves patient/family in planning process. 
• Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care. 
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned 

• Special Skills:  
  • Excellent customer service skills.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and physicians. 
• Minimum Requirements: 
  • Education: Master's Degree from an Accredited Program in Speech Language Pathology. 
  • Experience: One year of clinical experience. Acute care modified swallow experience. 
  • Licensure/Certification: Current Licensure in the State of Arizona. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or documented acceptance into a Clinical Fellowship year. CPR 

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