SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (PER DIEM)
About The Position
Valley Hospital Medical Center, established in 1972, is a 306-bed acute care hospital located in the Las Vegas Medical District. It is a teaching hospital with graduate medical education programs and focuses on evidence-based medicine. Valley Hospital has received recognition for its quality patient care, including the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Valley Health System (VHS) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, comprising acute care hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient services. VHS is committed to training future healthcare providers and has over 10,000 employees. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a Fortune 500 corporation and a leading provider of healthcare services in the U.S. and the UK.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from a university program satisfying the ASHA academic and intern requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Nevada State License as a Certified Speech Pathologist.
- ASHA CCC-SLP certification or in the process of completing Clinical Fellowship year.
- Current BLS certification.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) to two (2) years experience preferred.
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.
Benefits
- A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
