Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highland in Latrobe, Pennsylvania is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem schedule. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing, and goal-oriented treatment with collaboration across the Rehab Therapy team.

Minimum qualifications include active state licensure and BLS or completion within 90 days; preferred CCC from ASHA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Participate in monitoring and quality improvement within Rehab Therapy Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation & treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

State licensure as SLP

BLS certification

CCC - ASHA (preferred)

Job description

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $45.00 per hour

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highland 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.
• 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.