Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Oro Valley, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Northwest Transitions, as a department of Oro Valley Hospital, we offer inpatient rehabilitative care in a supportive, caring environment. We focus on emphasizing ability, rather than disability, and help patients regain the confidence they need for recovery. Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation is conveniently located on the Northwest Medical Center campus at the corner of Orange Grove Road and La Cholla Road.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required
1-3 years as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting required
Health Services\SLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in state of employment required or ST - Speech Therapist license in state of employment required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
Documents treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Engages in discharge planning, providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.