Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our per diem team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing, with interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development.

This position offers an extensive orientation, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive environment designed to promote well-being for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days.
• CCC from ASHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of communication and swallowing function and set goals.
• Provide goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and swallowing potential.
• Collaborate with Rehab Therapy staff to monitor service quality.
• Participate in staff peer reviews and performance appraisals.
• Assist in developing SLP programs and revising policies; manage supplies.

Education

State licensure as SLP

CCC (ASHA) preferred

Job description

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location:Des Moines, Iowa

Schedule: Per DiemCompensation: $55.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moinesis a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Speech Pathologists (SLP) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

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.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.
• You have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
• You will provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
• Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans