Speech Therapist PRN - Full-time / Part-time

Description Standard Qualifications: MountainViewHospital is a state of the art, full service medical facilitylocated in the heart of Northwest Las Vegas, one of the fastest growing areasin the Valley. With a dedicated andtalented staff of employees and outstanding physicians, MountainView Hospitalis recognized for high patient satisfaction and for providing quality andcompassionate care to our community since 1996. MountainView features nationally recognized programsincluding a top cardiovascular thoracic center, the renowned Las VegasInstitute for Robotic Surgery, an Accredited Chest Pain Center and CertifiedStroke Center. Other areas of excellenceinclude emergency care, urology and gynecological services, orthopedics,vascular care and inpatient rehabilitation unit. The hospital is a member of the respectedSunrise Health System consisting of Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise ChildrensHospital, Southern Hills Hospital and several surgery and diagnostic imagingcenters offering a complete range of specialized and technologically advancedservices. POSITION SUMMARY (includes, but is not limited to): The speech/Language Pathologist is responsible to provide complete diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic procedures for patients who have suspected or demonstrated cognitive, communication deficits and/or dysphasia. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served in his/her department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. The speech/Language Pathologist will provide goal directed treatment program planning/implementation, related documentation and communication for pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient populations.