Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown (Desoto) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Desoto, TX for a Per Diem schedule. You will perform comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing, deliver goal-oriented therapy, and contribute to interdisciplinary patient programming within Rehab Therapy.

Preferred qualifications include CCC in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA and current state licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certified BLS or completion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication and swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication/swallowing potential.
• Monitor quality of Rehab Therapy services; participate in peer review.
• Assist in development and revision of SLP programs and policies.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and share knowledge with team.

Education

CCC in Speech Language Pathology (ASHA)

Initiative & collaboration

Communication skills evaluation & treatment

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Desoto, TX
Schedule: Per Diem
Sign-on bonus: $3,000
Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown (Desoto) is 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. 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
• 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

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.