Speech Therapist

This is a Per Diem (as needed) position working at Northwest Medical Center Houghton.

Summary:

Plans and implements treatment plans for patients according to the principles and practices of speech therapy. Collaborates with the inter-disciplinary team.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: Master's Degree from an accredited program.

Experience:

Preferred: 1 year of acute experience

Skills:

Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required: Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist License; CCC (ASHA) within 90 days of hire; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS Certification. For Skilled Nursing Unit: Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 52-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, labor and delivery unit, intensive care and neonatal intensive care units, full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community.  NMC Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.