Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab PRN

About the role

This position is located at Northwest Transitions, as a department of Oro Valley Hospital, we offer inpatient rehabilitative care in a supportive, caring environment. We focus on emphasizing ability, rather than disability, and help patients regain the confidence they need for recovery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Treats patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
• Documents treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
• Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
• Encourages patient participation in therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Engages in discharge planning, providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program is required.
• One to three years of experience as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting is required.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management is preferred.
• A Health Services\SLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in the state of employment is required or an ST - Speech Therapist license in the state of employment is required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support is required.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program is required.
• One to three years of experience as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting is required.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management is preferred.
• A Health Services\SLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in the state of employment is required or an ST - Speech Therapist license in the state of employment is required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support is required.

Skills

• Ability to evaluate and assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Discharge planning and follow-up recommendations.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling – PRN status offers work-life balance and scheduling flexibility.
• Competitive Pay – PRN rates designed to reward your clinical expertise.
• Professional Growth – Opportunities to expand skills in an inpatient rehab setting.
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside a multidisciplinary care team.
• Meaningful Impact – Help patients recover essential communication and swallowing abilities.
• Supportive Culture – A team that values compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.

Pay

• Competitive pay rates are provided based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling based on department needs.