Speech Therapist- IRF

Conifer Health Solutions • Goodyear, AZ

3d

About The Position

Position evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehab of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Provides quality speech therapy services according to the principles and practices of speech therapy.

Requirements

• Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and physicians.
• Education: Master's Degree from an Accredited Program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience. Acute care modified swallow experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or documented acceptance into a Clinical Fellowship year.
• CPR

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs for speech therapy in a timely fashion; completes initial evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Documents patient care efficiently and effectively
• Develops and maintains long and short-term treatment goals that are functional and measurable for each patient.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted.
• Instructs patients, families, nurses and other caregivers in appropriate diet consistencies, swallowing strategies, cognitive strategies and communications techniques.
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs, involves patient/family in planning process.
• Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees