Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab (PRN)
Company: Exalt Health
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Exalt Health, an
acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation
program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours
of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for
patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal
cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation
conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations,
orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas. Position Summary
As a Speech Therapist, you will play a vital role in our
interdisciplinary team, helping patients recover from a variety of
medical conditions that impact communication, swallowing, and
cognitive function. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations,
develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy
sessions to improve patients' abilities. You will also educate
patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure
continued progress after discharge. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive,
and swallowing evaluations to identify patients' needs and develop
functional treatment goals. Design and implement individualized
therapy programs utilizing evidence-based practices. Provide direct
patient care in individual and group therapy sessions. Document
progress in patient medical records and collaborate with the
rehabilitation team to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and
swallowing strategies. Participate in discharge planning to
facilitate a smooth transition back to the community. Stay
up-to-date on current research and best practices in
speech-language pathology. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Licenses or Certifications
Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Speech
Therapy in the state where currently practicing. Current BLS
required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
(required). Education, Training, and Experience Master's degree in
Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university program
(required). Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 2 years of
Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred). Strong clinical
reasoning and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication,
collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work
effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. Proficient in
documentation and medical record keeping. Strong understanding of
current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
Keywords: Exalt Health, Mesa , Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab (PRN), Healthcare , Scottsdale, Arizona
