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Speech Therapist Opportunity

Northern Nevada Health System (NNHS) is a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. This Speech Therapist opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. 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 include: 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. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

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.