SPEECH PATHOLOGIST / THERAPIST (PER DIEM)

Job Description

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital :

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a -bed facility that is part of the six-hospital The Valley Health System in the Las Vegas area. We provide a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services for the Northwest Las Vegas area. In addition to providing digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center pays special attention to new moms. During their stay, moms enjoy special menus, massages and afternoon teas. The Women's Center maternity services include labor, delivery and recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has taken a progressive approach to health promotion by becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada. Centennial Hills Hospital was ranked as a  High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care byU.S. News & World Reportfor 2-3.

Benefit Highlights :

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

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.