Speech Language Pathologist - IRF PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves patient assessments, care planning, and contributing to rehabilitation goals for patients recovering from various conditions. The ideal candidate will possess relevant degrees and licensure, and be dedicated to superior patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide care according to physician’s orders.
• Plan for patient discharge and communicate with healthcare team members.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development activities.

Skills

Patient assessments

Care planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Arizona.

A career at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the “Valley of the Sun” who need continued care to recover completely. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Perform patient assessments
• Provide care in accordance with physician’s orders and established care plans
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify as needed to meet goals
• Plan for patient discharge; communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members to achieve rehabilitation goals and maximize recovery
• Participate in performance improvement and program development activities
• Contribute to budget planning to enhance cost-effectiveness of services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital aims to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our services include ongoing and specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries.

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or similar fields accepted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or be eligible for ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY) participation
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification