Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Medical; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown (Desoto) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Per Diem coverage in Desoto, TX. You will perform comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing, deliver goal-oriented treatment, and collaborate with rehab staff to support post-ICU recovery.

The role emphasizes early orientation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team addressing patient and family needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take initiative, responsibility, and action every day with attention to patients' physical, mental, psychological and social needs.
• Understand communication skills, evaluation, treatment, and collaborate with team for interdisciplinary programs.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication and/or swallowing; deliver goal-oriented treatment to maximize potential.
• Monitor quality of services in Rehab Therapy Department with staff involvement.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in developing SLP programs, revising policies and procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies.
• Share knowledge with colleagues and alert Manager to educational needs.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Overview

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

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