About this opportunity
BrightSpring Health Services lists this Speech Language Pathologist / SLP opportunity in fernley, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech Language Pathologist / SLP
Job Locations: US-NV-RENO | US-NV-FALLON | US-NV-FERNLEY
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Line of Business: Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Position Type: PRN
Overview Empowering Lives Through Compassionate Rehabilitation: Our Mission to Transform Patient Care
Who we are looking for: An innovative, experienced Speech Language Pathologist passionate about transformative rehabilitation that empowers patients in real-world settings-from home and school to workplace and community environments
You are ready to treat your patient beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
You excel in a balanced environment that offers both professional autonomy and rich team collaboration, where your individual expertise is valued and amplified
What you will receive:
Flexible Schedule Created by You
Paid per hour (not just per visit)
Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
Educational Programs
Growth/Advancement Opportunities
No Weekends or Holidays Required
Supportive Leadership & Work Wellness
Responsibilities
What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:
Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans of patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
What you will need:
Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice
Current CPR Certification in accordance with state regulations
A minimum of one year's work experience as a Speech Language Pathology
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury preferred
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
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Worksite address
fernley, NV, 89408, US
Who can apply
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