POSITION SUMMARY This position provides screening evaluation and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech language cognitive-communication voice swallowing and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs documents treatment and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Evaluates patients functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals as ordered by physician or other referral source. 2. Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients physical social spiritual cultural educational and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans as needed to ensure maximum patient benefit. 3. Educates patients family and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. 4. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards. 5. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students. 6. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices patient families third party payers and medical supply companies. Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES DIRECTLY REPORTING None MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING None TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission values and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered service excellence-focused and results-oriented manner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: Nutrition Rep Chaplain RN Able to stand walk bend squat reach and stretch frequently. Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs. Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity including adequate color vision. Requires fine motor skills adequate eye-hand coordination and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating transferring in and out of bed chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading writing and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of personal computer. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program. Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required. Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. DATE APPROVED 02/07/2021
Position: Speech-Lang Pathologist
Specialty/Modality: Speech-Language Pathology
Licenses/Certifications: NPI NUMBER, State License-Speech Therapist-Colorado, CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support)
Physical Abilities: Up to 20lbs
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