SPEECH THERAPIST **FOR OUR NEW NW SPECIALTY HOSPITAL** Per Diem weekends

Responsibilities Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at Sharlands Ave.

in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition.

We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries.

All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

Website : This Speech Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient day shift schedule. This position is for our NEW Rehab Hospital located in Northwest Reno.

This dynamic individual will be responsible for administration and direct application of speech / language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician.

Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to speech / language pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.

Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine normal life within the constraints of their disability.

Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures personal competency.

Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to speech pathology needs for optimum patient care and service.

Assists in scheduling of patient visits for speech pathology evaluation and treatment. Performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the director of rehabilitation services.

Participates in infection control, safety and educational programs, both in the department and on an organizational basis.

Job Duties / Responsibilities : Upon physician referral, performs patient evaluations to determine problems and goals. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.

Documents appropriately in the medical record for all speech / language pathology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population.

Benefits for full and part time employees : Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.

uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services : One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Holds a masters degree from an approved college or school of speech / language pathology.

Current State Licensure in Speech Pathology (as Speech Pathologist). Current BLS certification.