Speech Language Pathologist PRN

EXALT HEALTH; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

EXALT HEALTH in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Speech Therapist to support an interdisciplinary team focused on improving communication, swallowing, and cognitive function. You will evaluate, plan, and deliver therapy, and educate patients and families to sustain progress after discharge.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with rehab specialists in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required).
• CCC from ASHA (required).
• Current, unencumbered state license to practice Speech Therapy.
• BLS certification via AHA or Red Cross (required).
• 2 years inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations to identify patients' needs and develop functional treatment goals.
• Design and implement individualized therapy programs utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct patient care in individual and group therapy sessions.
• Document progress in patient medical records and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning to facilitate a smooth transition back to the community.
• Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

State licensure (unencumbered)

BLS certification

Inpatient rehab experience (preferred)

Job description

Description

Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

As a Speech Therapist, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary team, helping patients recover from a variety of medical conditions that impact communication, swallowing, and cognitive function. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy sessions to improve patients' abilities. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations to identify patients' needs and develop functional treatment goals.
• Design and implement individualized therapy programs utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct patient care in individual and group therapy sessions.
• Document progress in patient medical records and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning to facilitate a smooth transition back to the community.
• Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses or Certifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Speech Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university program (required).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.