Speech Language Pathologist- Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for per diem coverage. You will work with a team to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders, ensuring patient-focused care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires active state licensure, and ASHA CCC or CFY status is preferred. BLS certification is mandatory, and experience in rehabilitation hospitals is desirable for

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status preferred.
• Two years’ experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• BLS certification from an approved provider is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, and related disorders; integrates hospital mission into daily practice.

Skills

State licensure

CCC/CFY preferred

Rehab hospital experience

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Elgin,SC

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Midlands Regional Rehabilitaiton Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great PRN opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist in South Carolina.

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital; Elgin, SC

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valdi state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.