Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,689 - 79,315; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility for part-time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gainesville, FL is offering a per diem position for a Speech Language Pathologist. The role focuses on providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders, crucial to patient recovery. Minimum requirements include a current state license and BLS certification. The position promotes collaboration within a dedicated team, alongside opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of communication skills and swallowing function.
• Provide goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and swallowing potential.
• Monitor quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation and treatment of speech disorders

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Job description

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Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Per Diem

Location: Gainesville, FL

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $49.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital 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 that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 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.