SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST (PER DIEM VARIED)

The Valley Health System; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 46,125 - 83,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Education & training

Competitive pay & PTO

Medical/dental/vision

401K with match

Career opportunities

Job summary

The Valley Health System’s Henderson Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and goal‑oriented treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. This per diem role involves flexible shifts and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, implementing therapy, and monitoring progress to maximize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a university program meeting ASHA academic and internship requirements for the CCC-SLP.
• Nevada State License as a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist; ASHA CCC-SLP certification or in progress of CFY.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a per diem varied shift schedule.

Skills

Clear communication

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree (ASHA relevant)

Nevada State License (CCC-SLP)

BLS certification

Job description

About Henderson Hospital

Henderson Hospital is part of The Valley Health System, a network of acute care and specialty hospitals serving Southern Nevada and surrounding communities. The acute care hospital offers emergency care, surgical services—including an outpatient surgery center—cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services, an outpatient wound care program, and two freestanding emergency departments at Green Valley Ranch and Cadence. The facility is accredited as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and a bronze‑level Geriatric Emergency Department. It was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AITM in spring 2024. The hospital opened in 2016.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a per diem varied shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Shift: Per Diem Varied
• Education: Master’s Degree from a university program meeting ASHA academic and internship requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Experience: One (1) to two (2) years preferred.
• License/Certification: Nevada State License as a Certified Speech Pathologist. ASHA CCC‑SLP certification or in progress of completing Clinical Fellowship year. Current BLS certification.
• Other: Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Founded as a Fortune 500 corporation, UHS reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025 and was again recognized in 2026 as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies. Headquarters are in King of Prussia, PA, and UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ancillary services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.uhs.com.

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