Speech Therapist

Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation•Chandler, AZ

6d•$75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Speech Therapist is responsible for delivering outstanding speech therapy services through evidence-based patient care and patient engagement while following company policies. The role evaluates and treats adults with congenital, developmental, and acquired neurologic impairments or disease; establishes and executes individualized plans of care; reassesses patient progress; communicates with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members; completes documentation promptly; and advocates for services and goods that can improve patient function or quality of life and reduce caregiver burden. The position is guided by organizational values of personal growth, accountability, leadership and teamwork, and professional promotion. Performance indicators include a Net Promoter Score of 85 or greater, arrival rate of 88% or greater, 20 visits per new patient, at least 1.32 visits per clinical hour, 2.9 procedures per visit, and at least 4.1 procedures per clinical hour.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech & Language Pathology.
Current CCC-SLP or CF-SLP license in the state of Arizona.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific or age-appropriate patient care.
Basic computer knowledge.
Interpersonal skills that support positive interactions with patients, families, and other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat adults with congenital, developmental, and acquired neurologic impairment or disease.
Establish a plan of care based on examination findings, identified impairments and functional limitations, patient and caregiver goals, and available evidence.
Deliver interventions consistent with the plan of care and current evidence.
Regularly reassess patient progress to determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan and interventions.
Communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members about patient care and progress toward goals.
Educate patients, family members, and caregivers about the patient's condition, home exercise program, and prognosis.
Complete documentation of services promptly and according to industry standards.
Advocate for services and goods that may improve patient function or quality of life and reduce burden of care.
Take ownership of performance indicators and follow through on actions and improvement efforts.
Contribute to team development, eliminate barriers to company goals, and provide solutions.
Promote speech therapy and the organization through community events, company outreach events, and referral relationships.