Speech Therapist

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

What We Offer

Competitive Pay Shift Differentials
Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Tuition Reimbursement
Matching 401(k)
Clinical Ladder Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Rewards and recognition programs
Additional perks and discounts

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist evaluates diagnoses and treats speech language cognitive-communication social communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians caregivers and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Essential Functions

Evaluates and assesses speech language cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders considering educational medical social and psychological factors.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
Documents treatment interventions patient progress outcomes and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
Provides education and training to patients families and caregivers through verbal written and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Engages in discharge planning providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required
1-3 years as a Speech Therapist in a clinical hospital or rehabilitation setting required
Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology principles evaluation techniques and treatment methodologies.
Proficiency in performing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting results.
Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills to ensure accuracy in patient records and billing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate patients families and interdisciplinary team members.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations HIPAA compliance and ethical standards in speech therapy practice.

Licenses and Certifications

Health ServicesSLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in state of employment required or
ST - Speech Therapist license in state of employment required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

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DescriptionWhat We OfferCompetitive Pay Shift DifferentialsMedical Dental Vision & Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time-Off (PTO)Extended Illness Bank (EIB)Tuition ReimbursementMatching 401(k)Clinical Ladder ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramOpportunities for career advancementRewards and recogniti...