Speech-Language Pathologist I/II - Adv. Speech-Language Pathologist I/II (DH6004)

Tuba City Regional Health Care • Tuba City, AZ

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist I/II / Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I/II position serves to provide quality speech and/or language therapy services to a predominantly Native American population for the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental, cognitive and/or mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically based speech therapy (regular work week, weekend services not available at this time) for inpatient and outpatient.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a school accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) graduate may be considered
• If incumbent does not have certification of clinical competence and is eligible for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) upon hire, the incumbent must complete post-graduate Clinical Fellowship Year for certificate process and obtain certification of clinical competence within 18 months of hire
• Licensure: Must have and maintain certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year
• Applicant must possess a valid, current, full and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license from Arizona Department of Health or in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or must obtain Temporary Speech-Language Pathology licensure from Arizona Department of Health
• Certification: Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment at TCRHCC
• Credentialing: Applicant must meet requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff
• Experience: Speech-Language Pathologist I: Less than 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist; Speech-Language Pathologist II: A minimum of two (2) years of healthcare experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist; Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I: A minimum of four (4) years of healthcare experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist; Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist II: A minimum of six (6) years of healthcare experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Specialty Board Certification: In addition to licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment; Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative, positive working relationships; Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrates a strong work ethic; Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints; Reliable and dependable; Proficient with Microsoft Suite applications; Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities; Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to handle a busy work environment effectively; Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks; Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings; Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech and/or language therapy services to patients
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results for patients
• Determine speech therapy treatment plans
• Recommend and implement adjustments and modifications to therapy plans
• Document results of patient assessments, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services
• Select and construct therapies according to patient goals and needs
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures/therapies or home programs
• Provide specialty services, including swallowing evaluation, Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) or Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS), cognitive treatment, voice treatment, pediatric speech/language therapy treatment, pediatric feeding evaluation, and provision of specialty clinics
• Assist in the direction and development of the speech therapy service
• Comply with federal, state speech therapy certification requirements and follow TCHRCC policy and procedures
• Provide training and in-services for student and staff education
• Consult with Physical Rehabilitation team, and other healthcare workers
• Maintain TCRHCC Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees