Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab PRN

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.

Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation is conveniently located on the Northwest Medical Center campus at the corner of Orange Grove Road and La Cholla Road.

Why Youll Love Working Here!

• My Health Medical Dental and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future PTO and Sick Time 401(k) with Employer Match Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment Educational Support and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist evaluates diagnoses and treats speech language cognitive-communication social communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians caregivers and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Schedule:PRN as needed schedule varies

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required
• 1-3 years as a Speech Therapist in a clinical hospital or rehabilitation setting required
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Health ServicesSLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in state of employment required or
• ST - Speech Therapist license in state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Provides treatment for 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.
• Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
• 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.

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