Speech Therapist

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for outstanding delivery of Speech Therapy services including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement while following company policies.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Initiative

Self-starter. Consistently meets job expectations without needing reminders. Proactively finds solutions or seeks assistance when necessary. Continuously looks for ways to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Communication

Actively listens. Shares information clearly and collaboratively. Shares thoughts and concerns with respect and empathy, fostering an environment where every team member feels heard and valued. Being transparent and clear with feedback.

Lifelong Learner

Continuously seeking growth and development opportunities. Staying current with industry advancements. Embracing feedback. Applying new insights to enhance patient care and team performance. Values curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.

Loyalty

Offers constructive feedback. Avoids disparaging remarks. Contributes to the team and works collaboratively with others.

Good Vibes

Individuals committed to working and learning together, showing kindness and support. Fostering a positive atmosphere that promotes team growth, community, and friendship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL: TREATMENT

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

1. Evaluate and treat adults with congenital, developmental, and acquired neurologic impairment or disease.
2. Establish a plan of care based on the examination findings and identified impairments and functional limitations, patient/caregiver goals, and best available evidence.
3. Execute plan of care through the delivery interventions consistent with current evidence.
4. Perform regular reassessments of patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatment plan and selected interventions.
5. Communicate with the patient, caregivers, physician, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care and progress toward goals and provide education to the patient, their family members, and caregivers regarding the patient’s condition, home exercise program, and prognosis.
6. Complete documentation of services provided according to industry standards promptly.
7. Advocate on behalf of the patient for provision of services and goods that would improve the patient’s function and/or quality of life and reduce burden of care.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation with a Master’s degree Speech & Language Pathology
2. Current CCC-SLP or CF-SLP license in the state of Arizona
3. Current CPR certification

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served.
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals.