Speech Language Pathologist (Full Time) - Therapy Services

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

Unlock your potential for professional development! We are looking for a Full Time, Speech Language Pathologist (CCC) to join our Therapy Services Team! Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play! Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of Speech and Language Pathology services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. With each patient encounter, the incumbent shall use AIDET, perform hand hygiene, assists with positioning patient for comfort and pain management, and performs environment check prior to leaving patient’s room and/or maintains a clean and organized environment.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a Master’s Degree program, or foreign equivalent, in Speech & Language Pathology.
Licensure: Current Arizona License for Speech & Language Pathology
Certification: BLS and AED through the American Heart Association
Certificate of Clinical Competency (or eligible)
Experience: Recent experience working with an adult and geriatric population
The Incumbent shall have the ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment, have the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, and communicate to provide therapeutic interventions.
Exposure Category: Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Nice To Haves

Education/Experience: Serving people with physical disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct a Speech and Language Pathology evaluation or screen.
Selects and administers the appropriate diagnostic procedures to determine the extent of the patient’s impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
Develop an individualized Plan of Care with functional goals.
Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Evaluate patient response to treatment and modify plan as necessary
Document the course of patient care including progress made and the continuing need for treatment.
Provide patient and/or family education to help achieve goals.
Adheres to KHI Attendance Policy.
Communicates and demonstrates a professional image for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
Adhere to policies, rules, and regulations from KHI, Arizona State Board of Speech and Language Pathology, and Medicare.
Assists with orientation of new staff as requested.
Meets KHI requirements for skills competency and safety.
Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
Assists with the SLP students and Clinical Fellow program.
Participate in staff meetings, client relation and marketing activities.
Documentation is complete and accurate, meeting all KHI, Arizona State Board of Speech Language Pathology, and Medicare regulatory requirements.
Billing is completed by the end of each shift, accurate, meets reasonable and necessary requirements, and is justified in the documentation.
Individual productivity meets department standards.
Patient satisfaction will meet or exceed department standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous Paid Leave Accruals
403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Identity Theft Protection
On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

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