Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation care is seeking passionate professionals to join their interdisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care to patients recovering from various conditions, including strokes and spinal injuries. With a commitment to superior patient care, you will assess patient needs, establish effective care plans, and work collaboratively with a supportive team. The organization values professional development and offers a robust benefits package, ensuring a fulfilling career path in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible Self scheduling

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefit package

Professional development opportunities

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork

Supportive leadership and culture

State-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology or related fields.
• Eligible for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders

Tools

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Job description

A career at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital- Gilbert, a 40-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. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Phoenix metropolitan area need them! 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!

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible Self scheduling
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Supportive leadership and culture
• State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• Performs patient assessment.
• Establish a plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in state.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Gilbert strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury