Speech Pathologist NICU

Location: Mesa, Arizona (Banner Estrella in Phoenix)

Department: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

About the role

We are looking for a PRN Speech Pathologist with NICU experience to work the day shift for Banner Staffing Services. The shift is self-scheduling Sunday-Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Previous NICU experience is preferred.

Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. As the internal staffing (registry) provider for Banner Health, Banner Staffing Services (BSS) provides opportunities within one of the country’s leading health systems. Registry opportunities are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. As a BSS employee, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular full-time or part-time opportunities within Banner Health.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals.
• Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
• Ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (for Banner Home Care AZ employees).
• Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check (includes employment, criminal, and education).

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible schedules (select positions)
• Fewer shifts cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Note: BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.