Speech Pathologist-Float

Job Description

Job Description

Department: PCH-MAIN | Rehab Resource Pool

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 947907

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services to a pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence/young adulthood. Performs evaluation, program planning, and treatment of patients in the areas of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment.

Position Duties

• Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing. Demonstrates knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to provide age appropriate services. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child, using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age-appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using various treatment modalities as prescribed by a physician. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program. Provides care as outlined in standards of care according to ASHA and the Phoenix Children's Policies & Procedures Manual.
  
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
  
• Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within the hospital and resources within the community in order to maximize value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, school re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds.
  
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation with in-service training programs. Supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Company Description

Phoenix Children’s has been providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families since 1983. But our story, much like the stories of the hundreds of thousands of children we’ve cared for, is about growth. Today, we stand as Arizona’s only pediatric-focused system and as one of the national leaders in advanced pediatric care.

Over the last four decades, we’ve grown beyond the walls of our hospital to build a network of care centers and facilities that can better serve the children of the greater Phoenix area and of the state of Arizona, as well as from around the world. Our success is a testament to the shared passion our teams have for care and our commitment to working together to bring a brighter future for our patients, our communities and our employees.

There’s a bright future waiting for you when you join Phoenix Children’s. See how far you can grow with us!

Company Description

Phoenix Children’s has been providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families since 1983. But our story, much like the stories of the hundreds of thousands of children we’ve cared for, is about growth. Today, we stand as Arizona’s only pediatric-focused system and as one of the national leaders in advanced pediatric care.\r\n\r\nOver the last four decades, we’ve grown beyond the walls of our hospital to build a network of care centers and facilities that can better serve the children of the greater Phoenix area and of the state of Arizona, as well as from around the world. Our success is a testament to the shared passion our teams have for care and our commitment to working together to bring a brighter future for our patients, our communities and our employees.\r\n\r\nThere’s a bright future waiting for you when you join Phoenix Children’s. See how far you can grow with us!