Speech Language Pathologist (on-site)

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (on-site)

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus After 1 Year of Employment
• $5,000 Relocation Reimbursement Available!
• Pay: $125,000 per year
• North Las Vegas Area Currently Available!
• Rich Holiday Schedule
• Flexible Schedule
• Monday-Friday: Weekends not Required
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation Reimbursement Available
  
  

Job Summary:

Using a parent educational model in the Early Intervention program, a Speech Language Pathologist will help the client develop or regain physical or mental functioning by implementing programs to improve speech delays, conditions, and feeding issues. The Speech Language Pathologist performs other administrative duties as may be required in support of the program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Developing ideas, plans, and procedures for initiation, expansion, improvement, and evaluation of therapy programs.
• Completing initial evaluations and re-evaluations for patients in the program; examining the condition of patients and analyzing their needs; determining the need for a speech/language/feeding therapy evaluation and selecting and administering appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the patient.
• Interpreting evaluation data and writing comprehensive reports that reflect strengths and barriers to client participation; directing program development; and guiding evidence-based intervention.
• Prepare reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to decide and review the continuing treatment.
• Maintaining clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and agency system policy; adhering to federal and state regulations, and policies that affect speech/language pathology practice.
• Managing case assignments dictated at the discretion of our client’s needs in the Early Intervention and outpatient clinic programs.
• Uses professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Participating in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice is consistent with best practices and meets Nevada Licensure requirements.
• Participating in monthly staff meetings; and attending staff trainings.
• Managing patients with different types of personalities
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• May be developmentally and behaviorally challenged.
  
  

Qualifications (education, training, experience, licenses):

• Initial certification by the National Board for Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Qualified candidates must have graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program and have a valid/active SLP license from the State of Nevada.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of the federal, state local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy in practice is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) required.
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, frequently talk or hear, reach with hands, lift arms above and below shoulder level, and occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75lbs. On regular occasions lift and/or move up to 50lbs and can request assistance if needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision.

Working Conditions:

This position will require up to 80% travel within the service delivery area.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Work Location: On the road

Company Description

At VitalPath Healthcare, we specialize in connecting healthcare organizations with top-tier professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. Our mission is to empower the healthcare industry by providing tailored staffing solutions that align with the unique needs of each facility we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

At VitalPath Healthcare, we specialize in connecting healthcare organizations with top-tier professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. Our mission is to empower the healthcare industry by providing tailored staffing solutions that align with the unique needs of each facility we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.