Speech Pathologist ASP

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital
  • Tucson, AZ
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Overview


    

    Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

    At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
    • Generous paid time off
    • Career development and continuing education opportunities
    • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
    • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
    • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

    Job Summary

    Position Summary

    Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language therapy.

    Responsibilities

    • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. 
    • Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans. 
    • Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations. 
    • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs. 
    • Incorporates clinical trends and make adjustments and recommendations to ensure cost-effective delivery of care and services. 
    • Documents change of status in patient condition or physician orders. Identifies contraindications for providing skilled therapy services. Demonstrates knowledge of lab values, diagnostic tests, FIM scale/PAI scoring and the impact on the patient. Seeks consultation for solutions to unusual situations or diagnoses. 
    • Identifies and maintains required knowledge skill sets and equipment use (including: pulse oximeter, speaking valves, trachs, ventilator monitoring, videoswallow chair, DVD equipment, thickening agents, computer, wheelchairs, gait belts, patient beds and call systems) to deliver quality patient care. 
    • Serves as a preceptor/mentor for students and staff, as appropriate. 

    Qualifications

    • Minimum Requirements 
      • Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. 
      • Licensure/Certifications:  
        • BLS  
        • Valid state license, AZ Dept. of Health Services/Division of Licensing Services 
        • Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) until completion of requirements 
    • Preferred Requirements 
      • Licensure/Certifications:  
        • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence with completion of CFY.  
        • Specialty areas. 

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    Organization Description

    Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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    Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTucson, AZ

    Skills

    • ASHA Certificationunmatched
    • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
    • Clinical Competencyunmatched
    • DVD (Digital Video Disk)unmatched
    • Fellowshipunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP)unmatched
    • Neurologyunmatched
    • Oximetryunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Speech and Language Pathologyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Ventilatorunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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