SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation of cognitive and communication skills and swallowing function, and to deliver goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and swallowing potential.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology meeting ASHA CCC-SLP requirements, Nevada state licensure, ASHA CCC-SLP certification (or CFY), and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology meeting ASHA CCC requirements.
• Nevada State License as a Certified Speech Pathologist (CCC-SLP).
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification or in the process of completing Clinical Fellowship year.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, communication skills and/or swallowing function and providing goal‑oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.

Skills

Speech pathology

Cognitive assessment

Communication assessment

Swallowing assessment

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital:

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas community. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services. In addition to digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center offers maternity services that include labor and delivery, recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to community health, becoming the first tobacco‑free campus in Nevada. The hospital has also been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care for 2022-2023.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

The Valley Health System (VHS) is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Job Description

Responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, communication skills and/or swallowing function and providing goal‑oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.

Qualifications

Education

Masters Degree from a university program satisfying the ASHA academic and intern requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Experience

One (1) to two (2) years experience preferred.

License/Certification

Nevada State License as a Certified Speech Pathologist. ASHA CCC-SLP certification or in the process of completing Clinical Fellowship year. Current BLS certification.

Other

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

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