Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Inpatient Therapy

About the role

This position is accountable for providing quality Speech and Language Pathology services under the supervision of the Therapy Supervisor, Manager and, ultimately, the Director of Rehabilitation Therapies. This individual provides comprehensive speech and language therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, in therapy settings across the health system, including their families/caregivers. Services include, but are not limited to, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of cognitive, communication and swallowing limitations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, provides input to the interdisciplinary team regarding ongoing patient care, as well as comprehensive discharge planning.
• Congruent with the interdisciplinary team, conducts evaluations, develops appropriate plan of care, and provides rehabilitation services through time of discharge from the facility.
• May be asked to participate in program development and outcome measurements in the clinical setting.

Requirements

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Speech Language Pathology licensure.
• Recent graduates who have applied for the registration examination may be considered for provisional appointment.
• Experience in physical disabilities experience, specialty certification or experience in one or more specialty areas is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Speech Language Pathology license.
• Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicles Report criteria and current automobile insurance for department.

Qualifications

• BLS / CPR certification per AHA standards required.
• Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.