Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab PRN

This position is located at Northwest Transitions, as a department of Oro Valley Hospital, we offer inpatient rehabilitative care in a supportive, caring environment. We focus on emphasizing ability, rather than disability, and help patients regain the confidence they need for recovery.

Now Hiring: Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (PRN) - Oro Valley, Arizona

OUR VISION

To make the healthcare experience exceptional for our patients, our communities, and each other.

At Oro Valley Hospital, our Vision guides every patient interaction-every evaluation, every treatment plan, every step of recovery. As a Speech Therapist in our Inpatient Rehabilitation team, you play a critical role in helping patients regain communication, cognition, and swallowing function-restoring independence and improving quality of life.

Why You'll Love This Role

Flexible Scheduling - PRN status offers work-life balance and scheduling flexibility

Competitive Pay - PRN rates designed to reward your clinical expertise

Professional Growth - Opportunities to expand skills in an inpatient rehab setting

Collaborative Environment - Work alongside a multidisciplinary care team

Meaningful Impact - Help patients recover essential communication and swallowing abilities

Supportive Culture - A team that values compassion, respect, and clinical excellence

Schedule, Shifts & Incentives

• PRN (as needed)
• Flexible scheduling based on department needs

What We're Looking For - Speech Therapist (PRN), Inpatient Rehab

If the following describes you, you're an excellent fit:

The Speech Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
• Documents treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
• Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
• Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
• Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Engages in discharge planning, providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required
• 1-3 years as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting required
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Health Services\SLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in state of employment required or
• ST - Speech Therapist license in state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

What Sets Us Apart

Oro Valley Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider serving Southern Arizona with a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. With advanced rehabilitation services and a collaborative care model, we provide an environment where clinicians can grow while making a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys.

About Oro Valley, Arizona

Nestled just north of Tucson, Oro Valley offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and a high quality of life. With year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community, it's an ideal place to live and work.

Our Values in Action

We Put Patients First

We deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

We Work as a Team

We collaborate and respect every team member's contributions.

We Own It

We are accountable and committed to excellence.

We Always Do the Right Thing

Integrity guides our actions every day.

We Never Settle

We strive for continuous improvement.

We Lead the Way

We innovate to enhance the patient experience.

Be Part of Our Team

Joining the Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Oro Valley Hospital means more than taking a role-it means helping patients reclaim their independence and quality of life through expert, compassionate care.

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