Speech Language Pathologist / PRN
About The Position
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) – Tucson, AZ Rehab Without Walls is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (CCC) to join our community-based neurorehab team. If you’re passionate about functional, real-life therapy and value flexibility & clinical autonomy, this role is for you. What makes this opportunity unique: Provide therapy where life happens — homes, workplaces, schools, grocery stores, and the community Treat adults with complex neurological injuries (TBI, CVA, and more) Flexible schedule you create Pay per hour (not PPV or PPU) Co-treat & collaborate with an expert rehab team Supportive leadership Clinical autonomy and opportunities for growth 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
Requirements
- 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 Pathologist
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
