Speech Language Pathologist - Contractor
Company: Capability Health & Human Services
Location: Winchester
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Using a parent educational model int he Early
Intervention program, a Speech Language Pathologist will help the
client develop or regain physical or mental functioning by
implementing programs to improve speech delays, conditions and
feeding issues. The Speech Language Pathologist performs other
administrative duties as maybe required in support of the program
goals and objectives. This position is not limited to a certain
zone. Area coverage includes but not limited to Las Vegas, North
Las Vegas and Henderson. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Develops ideas, plans, and procedures for initiation, expansion,
improvement, and evaluation of therapy programs. Completes initial
evaluations and re-evaluations for patients in the program;
examines the condition of patients and analyzes their needs;
determines the need for an occupational therapy evaluation and
selects and administers appropriate assessment tools to evaluate
the patient. Inclusive of MDT’s. Prepares reports and attends
multidisciplinary case meeting to decide and review the continuing
treatment. Maintains clinical and administrative records in
accordance with professional standards, state guidelines and agency
system policy; adheres to federal and state regulation, and
policies that affect occupational therapy practice. Participates in
continuing education for professional development to ensure
practice consistent with best practice and to meet Nevada Licensure
requirements. Participates in bi-monthly staff meetings. Attends
staff trainings. Case assignment will be dictated at the discretion
of Capability Health’s needs in the Early Intervention and
outpatient clinic programs. Manages patients with different types
of personalities. Interprets evaluation data and writes
comprehensive reports that reflect strengths and barriers to client
participation; directs program development; and guides
evidence-based intervention. Uses professional Code of Ethics and
standards of practice to guide ethical decision making in practice.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Skills and
Abilities: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal
communication skills may be developmentally and behaviorally
challenged. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise
discretion pertaining to the work environment. Qualifications
(education, training, experience, licenses): Initial certification
by National Board for Speech Language Pathology required. Current
Speech Therapy License from the State of Nevada required. Minimum
of two(2)years of experience working with children using knowledge
of treatment practices per discipline required. CPR and First Aid
certifications required. Valid driver’s license required. Knowledge
of the federal, state local legislation, regulations, policies and
procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy in practice
required. Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeSuite (Word
andExcel)required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls,
frequently talk or hear, reach with hands, lift arms above and
below shoulder level, occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up
to 50pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75lbs. On regular
occasions lift and/or move up to 50lbs and can request assistance
if needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
close vision. Working Conditions This position will require up to
80% travel with in the service delivery area. This position will be
out in Las Vegas area outdoor weather conditions, including extreme
heat, extreme cold, wind, poor air quality and wet or humid
conditions, etc. Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive
list of allresponsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements
or working conditions associated with the job. While this is
intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job,
management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that
other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Compensation
details: 80-100 Hourly Wage PIcb1e0362a45e-25448-39814738
Keywords: Capability Health & Human Services, North Las Vegas , Speech Language Pathologist - Contractor, Healthcare , Winchester, Nevada
