Per Diem / PRN Speech Language Pathologist
Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital
Tucson, AZ
5x8 hrs, Days

Speech Therapist Per Diem Days Position Summary

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Responsibilities
Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
Develops, improves, and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing.
Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.
THE SPEECH THERAPIST PER DIEM DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: State Licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
EDUCATION
Required: Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams