What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at CommonSpirit Health?
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Chandler, Arizona, has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.
For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 100 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 429. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.
The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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Responsibilities
- 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.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Qualifications
- Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting required.
- Graduate of an accredited Speech/Language Pathology program or related field required.
- Computer skills required.
- AZ license in professional area.
- American Heart Association BLS.
- 2 years progressive experience in clinical area performing patient clinical care preferred.
- Masters or Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area preferred.
- Prior use of electronic health record preferred.
Salary : $18,000
