Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Position Summary:

• The Registered Speech Therapist provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral accordance with all applicate laws, regulations and Center at Arrowhead Standards.
• Reports to Director of Rehab (DOR)

Schedule: Full Time 

Working Conditions:

• Attends and participates in Continuing education
• Works in the Rehab department as well as throughout the facility, in patients’ home and within the community as part of the patients’ safe discharge process.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays
• Subject to falls, burns form equipment, odors, ect. throughout the work day
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, ect. Including exposure to AIDS, hepatitis B

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be able to perform Speech Therapy Evaluations, complete care plans, establish goals, and communicate frequently with interdisciplinary team
• Must have experience in Microsoft Word, email
• Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
• Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise
• Must be knowledgeable of speech therapy practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations
• Must be able to interpret and implement the programs, goals, policies and procedures of the speech therapy dept.
• Maintains professional working relationship with all families, peers, associates, vendors.
• Understands and complies with company policies, maintains current status with Relias training.
• Documentation is completed daily including therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
• Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude
• Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, participate in staff training related to safe patient handling.
• Must comply with the facility uniform and wear name badge at all times
• Must be able to work effectively and productively

Education, Licensure:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Speech Therapy. (MS or MA ST)
• Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of Arizona
• Must maintain active license throughout employment
• Must have CPR certification upon hire. CPR certification must remain current during employment.