SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (PER DIEM)

Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors. Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit. As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program, and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways proven effective for most patients. Valley Hospital has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, comprising acute care hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient services. Since 1979, we have served over two million residents and visitors, training the next generation of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a Fortune 500® corporation with annual revenues of $17.4 billion and approximately 101,500 employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, communication skills, and/or swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from a university program satisfying ASHA academic and intern requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Nevada State License as a Certified Speech Pathologist.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification or in the process of completing Clinical Fellowship year.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Benefits

• A rewarding and engaging work environment.
• Market-competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay.
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account.
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations, and work-related issues for employees and their family members.
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo.
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs.
• 401k with company match.
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan.
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more.

More information is available on the Benefits Guest website.