SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (PER DIEM)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (PER DIEM) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced cardiology, neurology, surgery and more.
- The Valley Health System (VHS), with seven hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values.
- We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree from a university program satisfying the ASHA academic and intern requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Experience: One (1) to two (2) years experience preferred.
- License/Certification: Nevada State License as a Certified Speech Pathologist.
- ASHA CCC-SLP certification or in the process of completing Clinical Fellowship year.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UHS as a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (PER DIEM).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (PER DIEM) at UHS a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at UHS is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cognitive Evaluation, Communication Skills Assessment, Swallowing Function Evaluation, Goal-Oriented Treatment, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Teamwork, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The role is responsible for providing comprehensive evaluations of cognitive, communication skills, and/or swallowing function for patients. Treatment provided must be goal-oriented to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with company match, Discounted stock plan, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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