Speech-Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Chandler, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Provide specialized inpatient rehabilitation therapy focused on adult patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and other complex conditions. The role involves working in a 40-bed rehab unit with a patient ratio of approximately 8 patients per therapist, supported by 1-2 assistants and 1 rehab tech.

Patient Population & Care Areas

• Adult patients in inpatient rehabilitation
• Neurological Rehabilitation (brain, spinal cord, nerve injuries)
• Spinal Cord Injuries (traumatic and non-traumatic)
• Brain Injuries (physical, cognitive, behavioral rehabilitation)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (functional recovery and complication management)
• Amputation rehabilitation (strength, mobility, independence)
• Orthopedics (fractures, dislocations, joint replacements)
• Wound Care (complex wound healing)
• Respiratory Therapy support (oxygen, tracheostomy care, CPAP/BiPAP)
• Intravenous Antibiotics and PICC line care

Work Schedule & Environment

• Shift: Days
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Float option available to a sister facility 8 miles away
• Electronic Health Record system: UDS
• Equipment used includes Vector, Litegait, Saeto, InMotion ARM, Senaptec Sensory, Technobody
• Scrub color: Wine

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Knowledge of GG scoring system

Additional Information

• Patient ratio: 8 patients per therapist, supported by assistants and rehab tech
• Common diagnoses treated: neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, falls
• Parking available in non-visitor front lot and back lot
• Professional, organized, and patient-centered approach expected

This position offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary rehab setting with access to advanced therapy technology and a supportive team environment.