Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Location

Tuba City, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and administer medically based speech and language therapy services for inpatient and outpatient populations ranging from birth through geriatric age groups
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to determine individualized treatment plans in consultation with physicians, setting realistic goals based on patient needs and diagnosis
• Provide specialty services including swallowing evaluations, Videofluoroscopy (VFSS), Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), cognitive treatment, voice treatment, and pediatric speech, language, and feeding therapy
• Document patient assessments, treatment progress, follow-up, and termination of services accurately in the electronic health record
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures and home programs to support carryover of therapeutic goals into daily activities
• Collaborate with the Physical Rehabilitation team and other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and social workers, and provide training and in-services for student and staff education

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license from Arizona or any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Must meet requirements for Medical Staff credentialing and provide all related documentation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience providing speech-language pathology services to Native American or other underserved populations
• Experience with specialty clinics such as Geriatric clinic or Assistive Technology and adaptive equipment evaluation and treatment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing essential rehabilitation services to a predominantly Native American community
• Work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team offering a broad scope of clinical practice across inpatient and outpatient settings