Speech Language Pathologist -PRN

General Position Summary:

The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing speech and language therapy to individuals with special language and oral needs.

This position reports directly to the Physical Therapy Director.  The SLP may work closely with Radiologist when performing video fluorographic swallow study (VFSS).  This job description in no way includes all the duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform all other job duties requested by supervisor. 

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

·         Screen and evaluate patient/clients with language difficulties or delayed development including articulation, language, voice, fluency, resonance, cognition and feeding/swallowing.

·         Provide speech and language services in accordance with the patient’s care plan.

·         Participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team in reviewing qualifications of patients and their needs for services associated with speech and language needs.

·         Prepare activities and exercises for patient in accordance with their plans and in conjunction with other healthcare providers.

·         Prepare all local, state, and federal reports associated with any patient referrals or status reports.

·         Act as a resource on speech and language issues for other healthcare providers, family members, community, etc.

·     Perform video fluorographic swallow study (VFSS) or other appropriate testing within the scope of practice.

Secondary Functions:

·  Participates in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and seminars.

·         Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.

·         All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

·         None 

Job Scope:

This job involves:

·         Regular and recurring work situations.

·         A low to moderate level of complexity.

·         Operation from specific and definite directions and procedures.

·         Performance of duties under moderately high supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

·         May supervision therapy technicians per Arizona Practice Act.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

·         Are normally made within the hospital.

·         Are usually made with own department, staff, and supervisor.

·         Contain some discussion about confidential/sensitive matters.

·         Are face-to-face with little telephone contact.

·         Are usually with patients, with some physician contact.

·         Are normally made with others both inside and outside the hospital.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience to perform in a diversified acute care setting. This position also requires knowledge of hospital equipment and programs, including all Hospital Information Systems and department specific equipment. This position also requires basic computer, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Education and/or Experience:

·  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Speech/Language Therapy (required).

·      Two to Four Years experience with severely and multiple disable patients (required).

·         Licensed in the state of Arizona. 

·    Master’s Degree with necessary Certificates to meet Arizona State requirement (Preferred)

·         High School diploma or equivalent (required).

·         Current CPR/BLS certification (required).

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Medium

 work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This is a safety sensitive position

OSHA Exposure Category:

OSHA Exposure Category 2

Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may require unplanned tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.