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Dignity Health Speech Language Pathologist in Henderson, Nevada
Overview
As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible to provide complete diagnostic assessment and therapeutic procedures for patients who are suspected of having or demonstrate communication language cognitive and/or dysphagia difficulties. The assessment and treatment procedures initiated will be in alignment toward patient care plan goals.
- This person must implement the spirit and philosophy of the Adrian Dominican Sisters and will ensure that the rights of the patient and/or family are safeguarded (by observation and documentation).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry level accepted.
Completed all accredited education requirements to be in possession of a valid license & CCCs in good standing enabling them to practice as an Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Nevada.
Ability to communicate effectively utilizing computer; verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to perform basic functions of Microsoft Office.
LIC SLP= Licensed Speech Language Pathology in State of NV with (CCC) or completion of (CCC) from ASHA within 12 months of hire date.
CT CPRBLS - Basic Life Support - AHA
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of hospital based acute care practice.
Completed post graduate education or possesses certification or CEUs in acute care geriatrics head & neck cancer voice swallow & MBS studies pediatrics NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars.
Advanced experience with computer software programs and clinical documentation in Hospital based practice.
Multi-lingual: Spanish Tagalog.
Pay Range
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.