Speech Pathologist

Phoenix Children's Hospital • Phoenix, AZ

24d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services to a pediatric population, from neonate to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication and swallowing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal growth and skills necessary to provide age appropriate services. Uses pediatric based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of the child. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with age-appropriate goals and target timeframes, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon
• Maintains appropriate documentation per the Policies & Procedures Manual in compliance with JCAHO and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physician, families, and hospital/community personnel.
• Evaluates recommended needs for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the monitoring of speech pathology students
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed