What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN) - Inpatient/Acute Care position at PT Solutions Physical Therapy?
As an Inpatient/Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll use evidence-based techniques to transform patients’ lives. Your primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with a diagnosis of stroke, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, and progressive neurological conditions. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.
Clinic InformationPT Solutions Physical Therapy partners with Adventist Health and Rideout to provide quality occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology for patients with a vast range of medical diagnoses. Adventist Health and Rideout is a 209-bed inpatient, acute care, Level III trauma center that holds Joint Commission accreditation in Total Joint Replacement, Stroke, Bariatric Surgery, Chest Pain and Cardiac Cath Lab. As a clinician here you will work with an interdisciplinary team and evaluate, treat, and reassess patients in all areas of the hospital, including the intensive care unit, cardiac ICU, trauma, orthopedics, med-surg, bariatric, mother and baby, and the intermediate critical care unit. Adventist Health and Rideout is located in Greater Sacramento, and 2 hours from Reno, Lake Tahoe and the Bay area.
Your Responsibilities as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient to facilitate return home or to next level of care
- Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
- Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient’s family, fellow clinicians, and other team members
- Build and maintain relationships with hospital staff (i.e. physicians, case management, nurses, social workers, dietitians, etc.)
Qualifications
- Graduate of a master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
- Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply
- Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
Compensation
$60 - $65 / Hourly
Expanding Access to Quality Care
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today!
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Salary : $60 - $65
