Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist — Impactful Acute Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Baldwin Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Wellness Programs

Career Development

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem position at a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. The role focuses on maximizing speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities for adults and geriatric patients, with a wage scale of $38.40-$65.00 per hour.

You will document care in accordance with regulatory and accrediting requirements, communicate progress to the team, and participate in family education, scheduling, and post-charge processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology; ASHA certification or eligibility

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, licensing, payer and accrediting 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 Company Code of Conduct and applicable laws
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

ASHA CCC-SLP

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem position at a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. The role focuses on maximizing speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities for adults and geriatric patients, with a wage scale of $38.40-$65.00 per hour.

You will document care in accordance with regulatory and accrediting requirements, communicate progress to the team, and participate in family education, scheduling, and post-charge processes.