Speech Pathologist

Locations: Peridot, AZ

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$85,051 to $127,566 / Per Year

Open Period:6/24/2024 until filled

Summary:Working at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation offers a unique opportunity to embrace our rich history and make a positive impact. As a member of our team, you will contribute to reclaiming our 150-year heritage and empowering the Apache tribe to shape its own future.

Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant Native American community that values creativity and self-determination. By joining our hospital, you will enjoy long-term benefits and meaningful career growth. The San Carlos Apache Reservation sits in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Arizona.

More than 16,500 people call the Reservation home and thousands more live in the surrounding towns of Globe, Superior, and the Phoenix East Valley. Eastern Arizona attracts visitors from across the country. With perfect weather, stunning hiking trails, and popular hunting and fishing spots, there are endless ways to get out and have fun.

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation values employees who contribute to our patients and community by offering employees a comprehensive benefits package. As SCAHC continues to grow, we make it a priority to offer excellent benefit coverage and remain competitive in the marketplace. The benefits offer valuable retirement and health plans supporting your physical, emotional and financial well-being.

Summary of Benefits includes: Medical Coverage featuring zero deductible, minimal co-pays on office visits and the plan pays 100% on preventive services, Lab and X-ray, inpatient hospitalization and outpatient surgery. Dental Coverage provided by Delta Dental CSP provides vision coverage Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability provided to employee at no cost 401 (k) Plan offers a maximum company match of 5% when the employees contribute 7%. SCAHC offers a Loan Repayment program for employees with current and active loans. SCAHC offers Educational Assistance for eligible employees who are continuing education to maintain or improve skills related to their present position.

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Duties:1. Performs assessments, establishes need and plan and evaluate treatment programs of patients with possible speech, language, cognitive or swallowing difficulties as part of treatment team 2.

Assesses communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment. 3. Documents events in medical record including observations, evaluation results, and responses to treatment according to hospital policy. 4. Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders. 5.

Performs speech-language pathology treatments and instructs patients or family members in proper care and exercises as needed. 6. Evaluates chart and reports patients' progress throughout the planned therapy program. 7. Provides patient and staff education to ensure understanding of communicative/ swallowing condition and treatment plan including developing educational materials. 8.

Communicates scheduling needs with receptionist 9. Provides speech-language pathology treatments in schools. 10. Assists with program development and continued interaction with community groups as indicated. 11.

Assists with writing of Policy and Procedure Manual, Department Quality Program, and others as indicated. 12. Ensures the availability and proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used for assessment and up keep of rehabilitative services department. Stakeholders. 13. Preform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:3 years of recent, relevant experience in Speech-Language Pathology; pediatric and school experience required. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited school, required. Current BLS certification or able to obtain with 30 days of hire.

Work Type:Permanent, Full