Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab PRN

About the Role

Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, a department of Oro Valley Hospital, provides inpatient rehabilitative care on the Northwest Medical Center campus at the corner of Orange Grove Road and La Cholla Blvd. The Speech Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive‑communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing individualized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provide treatment for communication impairments of both organic and non‑organic etiology.
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with Radiology and communicate results.
• Document treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
• Ensure proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance.
• Use evidence‑based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation.
• Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction.
• Collaborate with other speech‑therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
• Engage in discharge planning, providing follow‑up recommendations and physician feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management (preferred).
• Health Services/SLP – Speech Language Practitioner license or ST – Speech Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs.
• PTO and sick time, 401(k) with employer match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Student loan repayment up to $10,000 for eligible Speech Therapists.
• Educational support, licensure and certification reimbursement.
• Accident, critical illness, life, long‑term care, and pet insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program and reward/recognition programs.

Schedule

PRN, as needed; schedule varies.