Speech Language Pathologist - $38-48 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Nogales, Arizona.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Speech Language PathologistDiscipline:

TherapyDuration:

Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, daysEmployment Type:

StaffSpeech Therapist FT Days Position Summary

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

THE SPEECH THERAPIST FT DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONRequired: State Licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

EDUCATIONRequired: Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders

WORK EXPERIENCEPreferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow examsTenet-AZ Region Job ID #2403032602.