Speech Language Pathologist - Feeding Therapy : Full-Time

Sonoran Sun Pediatric Therapy is seeking a highly motivated and passionate fully licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Arizona. This role is for a full-time CCC-SLP, feeding experience is required.

Sonoran Sun Pediatric Therapy provides Speech Therapy (ST), Feeding Therapy (FT) Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physical Therapy (PT) services for patients from birth to age 20. Our setting is highly collaborative, fun, and sensory-focused. Therapists can easily incorporate movement and sensory activities into their sessions using our dynamic therapy gym and facilities, enhancing the treatment experience for our young patients.

The qualified applicant will provide individual client services and determine priority needs for speech therapy by:

• Evaluating client’s current therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status.
• Direction and implementation of the speech therapy treatment plan of care.
• Integrating feeding therapy into individualized treatment plans
• Participation in the development of the client’s total multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluating client progress and revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiation of the speech therapy program and assisting relevant persons in certain phases of speech therapy in which they may work with the client.
• Submitting accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluation and attainment of goals.
• Monitoring clients for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discussing changes with the patient/family/caregiver and reporting changes as necessary.
• Assisting the caregivers, families, or other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Complying with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

The qualified candidate will also

• Assist in developing strategic and long-range plans for the program. May also be required to participate in case reviews, medical and school consultation staffing, and exit staffing.
• Be adept at integrating feeding therapy into individualized treatment plans.
• Contribute to department growth through developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Promote knowledge of innovation in the field of pediatric Speech Therapy by keeping advised of new medical research and treatment modalities and inspiring others to do the same.
• Be self-directed and able to work with little supervision.
• Exhibit good oral and written communication skills.
• Seek and obtain sufficient information necessary to function in a progressive clinic setting.
• Flexible yet organized with the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 4 day work week

Work setting: In-person Clinic, Private Practice - Our clinic is open Mondays through Thursday from 8 AM to 6 PM and 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday

Company Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Cancellations and No Shows

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Granted a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensed in the state of Arizona to practice.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Requires lifting, positioning, and/or transferring clients, including the ability to participate in physical activities and play-based therapies.
• Most frequently required to lift up to 35 pounds, must occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Experience

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred, field work experience accepted)
• Feeding: 1 year (Required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)