Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Desoto, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for per diem coverage. The role focuses on comprehensive evaluation of communication and swallowing, and providing targeted, goal-driven therapy in collaboration with the rehab team.

Ideal candidates hold current SLP licensure and BLS; CCC-ASHA is preferred. The position is part-time/per diem with opportunities for advancement and ongoing orientation and development within a large patient-care network.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion within 90 days of employment required.
• CCC from ASHA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and swallowing potential.
• Monitor quality of services within Rehab Therapy Department.
• Participate in peer review and staff performance appraisals.
• Assist in developing SLP programs and revise policies/procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and share professional knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Education

CCC - ASHA

State licensure for SLP

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Desoto, TX

Schedule: Per Diem

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.