Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Located conveniently in the heart of is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St.

Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research.

St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned , , , , and (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.

St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world.

Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.

In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of .

Look for us on and follow us on .

For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

At DignityHealth St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona.

As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise;support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care.

As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

We are searching for the perfect SPEECH PATHOLOGIST who is passionate about the health and well- being of our patients to provides patient care including evaluating patient for treatment, developing plan of care, establishing goals, and assessing progress toward the attainment of goals, consult with other health care disciplines to co-ordinate therapeutic programs and discharge planning for individual patient and instructs patients and care givers in home programs for exercises and functional activities.

Expectations :

• Provides patient care, including evaluating the patient for treatment, providing and directing administration of the care plan upon the referral from the physician.
• Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge planning for individual patients.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities.
• Assists with patient program management, while delivering quality patient services.

The REHAB DEPARTMENTat Dignity Health St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career.

Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

This position is Per Diem.

Qualifications

Minimum :

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Arizona Speech-Language Pathology License.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Preferred :

• Bi-lingual-Spanish / English
30+ days ago