Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a Per Diem role. You will perform comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing, develop goal‑oriented treatment, and collaborate with Rehab Therapy staff to enhance patient care.

The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities to advance, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must hold state licensure as an SLP; CCC from ASHA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure to practice as an SLP.
• CCC from ASHA is preferred.
• Clinical experience in acute/rehabilitative settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and swallowing function.
• Develop and implement goal‑oriented treatment plans.
• Monitor quality of services in Rehab Therapy Department and participate in peer review.
• Assist in developing SLP programs and revise departmental policies.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and support interdisciplinary patient programming.

Education

State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $50.00 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.