Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central, housed inside Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for per diem/part-time coverage. You will provide comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing, and deliver targeted therapy to maximize patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with the rehab team to monitor care quality and contribute to program development. Current state licensure and BLS completion within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Preferred CCC in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication and swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and swallowing potential.
• Monitor quality of services in Rehab Therapy Department.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in developing SLP role and revising departmental policies.
• Maintain adequate supplies and share professional knowledge with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation

Treatment

Education

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA)

Job description

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central

Position: Speech Language Pathologist -

Location: Housed inside of Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central

Schedule: Per Diem

Our acute rehabilitation unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

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.