Speech Language Pathologist
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.
Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
+ Meets or exceeds the productivity standard on an individual basis.
+ Meets or exceeds the productivity standard at the department level.
+ Completes documentation of treatment minutes and enters electronic charges accurately and timely.
+ Growth and community
+ Participates in continuing education and develops advanced skills that enhance and align with department, clinical and business development.
+ Participates on internal/external task force, committee or board appropriate to diagnostic program per manager approval.
**Job Requirements**
Required
+ Graduate of an accredited Speech/Language Pathology program or related field and Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting, upon hire and
+ Speech Language Pathologist: AZ, upon hire and
+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Preferred
+ Masters Other Speech Language Pathology and 2 years progressive experience in clinical area, performing patient clinical care, upon hire or
+ Doctorate Of Science Speech Language Pathology and 2 years progressive experience in clinicalarea, performing patient clinical care, upon hire
+ Acute care hospital experience
+ Prefer MBS and FEES experience
**Where You'll Work**
**Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)**
Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/mercygilbert/Pages/default.aspx) is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a “golden thread” of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden–with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains–you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.
Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and the “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust. We’ve also been named “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here.
Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona (http://www.gilbertaz.gov/) , you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you’re a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.
Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/chandlerregional/Pages/default.aspx) . Look for us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MercyGilbertMC) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MercyGilbert) .
_For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus._
**Pay Range**
$55.9528 - $55.9528/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.