Speech Language Pathologist - PRN / Per Diem

Rush Specialty Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,747 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

RUSH Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a per diem role housed within Rush Specialty Hospital. The position requires current SLP licensure and BLS certification (or completion within 90 days).

The clinician will assess, plan, and implement therapy for patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues and multiple traumas. Preference is given to candidates with CCC from ASHA.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with speech-language disorders.
• Develop and implement therapy plans for identified conditions.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, and other therapists to ensure cohesive care.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to improve communication and swallowing.
• Document progress and adjust treatment plans as directed by the physician.

Education

Speech Language Pathologist licensure

BLS certification

Job description

RUSH Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Housed inside of Rush Specialty Hospital

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $55 per hour

RUSH Specialty Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and RUSH, is a 100-bed facility that provides both critical illness recovery as well as acute inpatient rehabilitation services.

Our acute rehabilitation unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Ease the Burden: Company Paid Parking
• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
• Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association preferred.