Speech Pathologist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Banner Staffing
Services-AZWork Shift:VariedJob Category:Clinical CareBanner
Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities
within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as
needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to
start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are
eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any
regular opportunities within Banner Health.
As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will
enjoy:
Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no
medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer
Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background
check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.A
rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services
offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the
country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage
your abilities - you belong at Banner Staffing Services.POSITION
SUMMARY
This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation
services for patients with speech and language disorders related to
speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and
fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment
programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient
care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and
knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of
the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations to
determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and
treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral
source.
2. Implements individualized treatment plans that consider
patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and
age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by
standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates
treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
3. Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote
patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals.
Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
4. Documents patient treatment according to professional and
regulatory standards.
5. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and
students.
6. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established
procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based
on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual
situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management
and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the
interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician
offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply
companies.
Performs all functions according to established policies,
procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as
applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner
Health with an excellent service experience by consistently
demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general
content of and requirements of this position and are not intended
to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or
responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's
immediate manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited
university program.
Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical
Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year.
BLS certification required.
Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and
other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal
communications and human relation skills.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software
applications commonly used in an automated patient care
environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or
Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Sun City West, Arizona
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