Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is looking for an experienced, hard-working Speech Language Pathologist to join their growing team in Las Vegas, NV.

The Speech Language Pathologist performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a physician, to improve or restore a patient’s ability to function independently. He/she will plan, organize, develop, and administer speech therapy services to ensure safe and effective treatment plans for patients.

• Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient’s structural or functional limitations
•  Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
  
• Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.
• Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
• Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Nevada
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients. 
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• CPR certified

Looking for a change in settings?  Maybe you know someone who is looking for a new position.  We encourage you to please apply.  For more details on this position, please contact Christine Richie with

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters at 951-251-0997.  Thank you have a great day

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