SPEECH THERAPIST, Per Diem

Company: Sierra Medical Center
Location: Reno
Posted on: November 18, 2024

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Responsibilities

This Speech Therapist opportunityis per diem with a convenient flexible schedule -Northern Nevada Health System - Sierra Medical Center is a 200-bed tertiary care located in south Reno, Nevada. Our new full-service facility presents an awesome opportunity for nurses to help build, grow, and develop Sierra Medical Center into an acute care force in the within the broader Reno, NV community. Come join us and "Elevate Your Nursing Career" at Sierra Medical Center. -Benefits for full and part time positions:Challenging & rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision & prescription drug plans401K with company match and discounted stock planEducation reimbursementTuition Repayment ProgramHealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU coursesCareer development opportunities across UHS and it's 300+ locations -If you would like to learn more about the opportunity, please contact Jennifer Donald @ -Job Description: -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. -About Universal Health Services -One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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