Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for our Phoenix, AZ inpatient rehab facility. This full-time role (per diem noted in posting) focuses on evaluating and treating communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold an active state license, CCC/CFY preferred, and BLS. The department emphasizes quality, patient-centered care and opportunities for professional development within a supportive hospital network.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or CFY status preferred.
• Two years of rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Integrates hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Licensure

CCC/CFY

BLS

Rehabilitation experience

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) is a premier, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Phoenix metro area. The hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and independence following serious medical events. Equipped with advanced therapy technology and supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, the hospital delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care. Its central Phoenix location provides accessibility to a diverse population while contributing to the region’s rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great full time opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist in Arizona.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valdi state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.