Impactful SLP - LTAC Hospital, Per Diem, Growth

Memorial Physician Practices; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance and loan programs

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem role in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital in Gardena, CA. The SLP will provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities for adults and geriatric patients.

The position offers a wage scale of $38.40-$65.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health's network.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in Speech Language Pathology accredited by Education Standards Board or ASHA certification requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team; assist with scheduling and post charges daily.
• Document patient care per regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Instruct patient’s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Adhere to Code of Business Conduct and applicable state/federal laws; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem role in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital in Gardena, CA. The SLP will provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities for adults and geriatric patients.

The position offers a wage scale of $38.40-$65.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health's network.