Speech Pathologist SLP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Glendale, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Thrpy-Acute-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareGreat
careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented
health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud
to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices
throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be
the perfect opportunity for you!Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years and our
unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become
one of the most preferred hospitals in the Valley. You will have
the chance to join our team of therapists, nurses, physicians, case
managers and clinical support staff to provide evaluations and
build treatment plans to neonatal patients 25 weeks and older in
our Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Our NICU requires a
great amount of teamwork and collaboration with our therapists
willing to provide education and unique care to our patients and
their families. Some prior experience will be required.This is a
full-time, benefited position:40 hours per week, Monday - FridayWe
offer flexible scheduling for this incredible opportunity!Nonprofit
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center opened its doors in 1983 and has
been growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the
communities it serves in northwest metropolitan Phoenix. Today, the
595-bed hospital - one of the largest hospitals in the state - is
annually ranked as one of the top hospitals in the Phoenix
metropolitan area by US News & World Report and enjoys a reputation
as the preferred provider of care to children and adults in the
area in consumer preference surveys. The tertiary care hospital
provides everything from routine to advanced, specialized care to
both adult and pediatric patients. Specialized services include
cardiology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, neurosurgery, robotic
surgery, stroke care and a women and infants services program.
Additionally, in partnership with top-ranked MD Anderson Cancer
Center, Banner Thunderbird also offers state-of-the-art cancer
care. Banner Thunderbird is certified as a Joint Commission Primary
Stroke Center and features a 35-bed Level III neonatal intensive
care unit that cares for babies of high-risk pregnancies and those
born prematurely. Banner Thunderbird is also home to the only
pediatric intensive care unit for seriously ill or injured children
in the area. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge
caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner
Thunderbird.POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides screening,
evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech
and language disorders related to speech, language,
cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. This
position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs,
documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care.
This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge
necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the
patients served.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Evaluates patients' functional
abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.
Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by
physician or other referral source.2. Implements individualized
treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social,
spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures
that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or
current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to
ensure maximum patient benefit.3. Educates patients, family, and
other care providers to promote patient participation and
attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized
home programs with clear instructions.4. Documents patient
treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.5.
Participates in the provision of training to other staff and
students.6. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within
established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent
judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor
on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of
nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members
of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers:
Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and
medical supply companies.Performs all functions according to
established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation
requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service
experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader
behaviors each and every day.NOTE: The core functions are intended
to describe the general content of and requirements of this
position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of
duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as
outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESDIRECTLY REPORTINGNoneMATRIX OR INDIRECT
REPORTINGNoneTYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/ABanner Health
Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose
of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and
act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and
results-oriented manner.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORSDP -
Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain,
RN)Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch
frequently.Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to
respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care
needs.Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate
color vision.Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand
coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.Able to use
proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating,
transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.May be required
to lift up to 75 pounds.Must use standard precautions due to threat
of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.Needs ability to communicate
effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on
telephone.May require periodic use of personal computer.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSMasters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an
accredited university program.Current licensure in the state of
practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented
acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification
required.Requires the ability to work collaboratively with
physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong
interpersonal communications and human relation skills.Must have
the ability to become proficient with computer software
applications commonly used in an automated patient care
environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or
Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience
preferred.
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