Speech Pathologist - NICU

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | IP Rehab Therapy

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-4pm

Category: Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 1019013

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services to a pediatric population, from neonate to adolescent, including evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication and swallowing.

Position Duties

• Evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal growth and skills necessary to provide age appropriate services. Uses pediatric based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of the child. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with age-appropriate goals and target timeframes, which are discussed with family and mutually agreed upon

• Maintains appropriate documentation per the Policies & Procedures Manual in compliance with JCAHO and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.

• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, professionally interacting with physician, families, and hospital/community personnel.

• Evaluates recommended needs for equipment and supplies.

• Assists in the monitoring of speech pathology students

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.