What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech - Language Pathologist - SLP position at Canyon Vista Medical Center?
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 106 bed Joint Commission Accredited offering a number of specialty services. We are proud to serve our community with a Level III Trauma unit, Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement, Level I Nursery, American College of Radiology Accredited Facility, as well as many other state of the art services to ensure our patients are cared for.
Where We Are:
Sierra Vista, Arizona is a flourishing city located 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Thanks to our year-round temperate climate, affordable housing, low cost of living, access to healthcare and education facilities, not to mention the breathtaking natural beauty of majestic mountain ranges and the San Pedro River and outdoor activities, Cochise County residents enjoy an excellent quality of life.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Position Summary:
Responsible for comprehensive assessment, evaluation, planning, administering, and directing patient care services applying evidence based practice (EBP) principles. Identify anatomic and physiologic strengths and weakness of communication and swallowing effectiveness, to include but not limited to, cognition, attention, articulation, fluency and language. Always provides “patient-centered” excellent customer service and clinical care, which address patient/family needs, preferences, goals, and assists patients in reaching their maximal level of performance and function while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Document all aspects of care/services compliant with department policy, professional association standards of practice, payer source, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a Master's Degree. Doctorate Preferred.
- Must have a Speech and Language Pathology License with ASHA and Arizona.
- Must obtain CPR within 90 days of hire.
***$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus and relocation assistance with at least two years experience. Two year commitment is required. Former CVMC employees who left within one year not eligible for sign on bonus and relocation***
EEOC Statement:
Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
