Az Speech Language Pathologist Slp Days

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
 
Location: Tuba City, AZ, 86045
 
Assignment Start Date: 12/16/2024
 
13 weeks | Varied | 8-hour shift | 40 hours with 36 hours guaranteed per week 
 The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please contact a recruiter for full details.  
The Speech-Language Pathologist I/II / Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I/II position serves to provide quality speech and/or language therapy services to a predominantly Native American population for the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental, cognitive, and/or mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically based speech therapy (regular work week, weekend services not available at this time) for inpatient and outpatient. Responsible for assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results for patients ranging in age from birth through geriatric and documentation in electronic health record; determining speech therapy treatment plans by physician referral or in consultation with physicians and setting realistic treatment goals depending on the patient's physical, mental abilities, needs, and evaluation findings and/or diagnosis; recommending and implementing adjustments and modification to therapy plan based on patient's progress; document results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in patient records; select and construct therapies according to the patient's goals and needs; instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures/therapies or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities; provision of specialty services include but not limited to swallowing evaluation, Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) or Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES); cognitive treatment, voice treatment, pediatric speech/language therapy treatment, pediatric feeding evaluation; provision of specialty clinics including but not limited to Geriatric clinic, Assistive Technology/adaptive equipment evaluation/treatment; assist direction and development of the speech therapy service to include continued quality improvement, risk management and safety; complies with federal, and state speech therapy certification requirements and follow set policy and procedures; complies with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and Scope of Practice as set forth by the American Speech-Language Association; provide training and in-services for student and staff education; consult with Physical Rehabilitation team, and other health care workers (e.g., physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.); and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities also include maintaining Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges.
 
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION  
 
Experience:  
 
 
At least 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
 
 
Education:
 
 
Must have a  Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a school accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
 
 
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration: 
 
 
Must have and maintain certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA
 
Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license from the Arizona Department of Health or in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
 
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment
 
Must meet requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff. All related information required for credentialing must be provided.
 
 
Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
 
EMR System: Allscripts knowledge/experience preferred
 
COVID/FLU Vaccination: We do not accept religious exemptions. If a candidate submits for a medical exemption, we will have to get approval from our medical review board to proceed with onboarding.
 
ORIENTATION: Every two (2) weeks only.
 
Housing available**
 
  
 M-279087 
Mobile Health Team, Inc  is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.
 
Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.