Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - Inpatient/Acute Care - PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Position Title: SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
Hours: PRN, Per Diem
Clinic Information: PT Solutions Physical Therapy partners with Dameron Hospital (managed by Adventist Health) to provide quality occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology for patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses. Dameron Hospital is a 200+ bed inpatient, acute care, Level I Trauma center that holds Joint Commission accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center and Blue Shield designation as a Knee and Hip Replacement Center of Excellence. As a clinician here, you will work with an interdisciplinary team and evaluate, treat, and reassess patients in all areas of the hospital. Dameron Hospital is 50 minutes from Sacramento, 90 minutes from San Francisco and three hours from Lake Tahoe. 

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As an Inpatient/Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll use evidence-based techniques to transform patients’ lives. Your primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with a diagnosis of stroke, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, and progressive neurological conditions. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

What You Will Get 

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive: 

• Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement 
• Mentorship and in-person continuing education courses through MedBridge membership
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual 

Your Responsibilities as a Speech-Language Pathologist

• Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient to facilitate return home or to next level of care
• Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs 
• Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient’s family, fellow clinicians, and other team members 
• Build and maintain relationships with hospital staff (i.e. physicians, case management, nurses, social workers, dietitians, etc.)

Qualifications 

• Graduate of a master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Pay Rate:

Estimated at between $50-$60 an hour

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact. 

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! 

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