Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Acute Care Therapy Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center provides the evaluation and treatment of patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding medical setting. Our Therapists are critical members of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for our patients. We are committed to teamwork and collaboration; our participation in interdisciplinary patient rounding occurs daily on a number of units throughout the facility providing therapy professionals to work autonomously. Provides patient care, including evaluating the patient for treatment, providing and directing administration of the care plan upon the referral from the physician. Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge planning for individual patients. Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities. Assists with patient program management, while delivering quality patient services. The REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT at Dignity Health St Joseph Hospital Medical Center is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Requirements
- Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Computer skills.
- Arizona License in professional area.
- American Heart Association BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years progressive experience in clinical area performing patient clinical care.
- Masters or Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area.
- Prior use of electronic health record.
- Aquatics Lymphodemia orthopedics and neuro Physical Therapy experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care, including evaluating the patient for treatment, providing and directing administration of the care plan upon the referral from the physician.
- Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge planning for individual patients.
- Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities.
- Assists with patient program management, while delivering quality patient services.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
