Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

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.

Conducts a thorough records review, administers appropriate standardized and non-standardized tools/ methods, also including cultural and linguistic factors, and identifies accurate severity levels.
Weighs prognostic factors to formulate prognosis, including developmental and acquired brain injury factors.
States measurable short and long term goals targeted at functional outcomes and modifies the plan based on a changing medical condition, needs, progress, and risk factors.
Coordinates plans with the interdisciplinary team and makes appropriate referrals to other services as needed.
Follows evidence based information for selecting intervention strategies, incorporating age, culture, and linguistic factors and revises treatment interventions appropriately.
Applies learning, behavioral, and pragmatic tools and procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

Masters in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
Serves as a resource by sharing expertise and knowledge
Licensed by AZ State Board Speech Language Pathologist
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate

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