Speech Language Pathologist

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Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
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• Discipline: Therapy
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• Duration: Ongoing
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• 20 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours
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• Employment Type: Staff
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Position Summary 

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Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language therapy. 

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• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
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• Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans.
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• Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
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• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
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• Incorporates clinical trends and make adjustments and recommendations to ensure cost-effective delivery of care and services.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Serves as a preceptor/mentor for students and staff, as appropriate.
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• Minimum Requirements \n
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  • Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
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  • Licensure/Certifications:  \n
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    • BLS 
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    • Valid state license, AZ Dept. of Health Services/Division of Licensing Services
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    • Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) until completion of requirements
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• Preferred Requirements \n
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  • Licensure/Certifications:  \n
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    • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence with completion of CFY. 
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    • Specialty areas. 
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Tenet AZ Job ID #2603008335. Posted job title: Speech Pathologist ASP

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