Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Per Diem

Select Medical; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility based on 1000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital – Tucson Northwest is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem role in Tucson, AZ. You will evaluate and treat speech and swallowing disorders, collaborate with rehab staff, and contribute to ongoing program development and policy updates.

The role requires active SLP licensure, BLS (or within 90 days), and offers an orientation, growth opportunities, and benefits eligibility for part-time/per diem staff after meeting hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take initiative and act daily addressing patients' physical, mental, psychological and social needs.
• Understand communication skills evaluation and treatment and collaborate with associates to provide interdisciplinary patient programming.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication and swallowing function with goal-oriented treatment.
• Monitor the quality of Rehab Therapy Department services with staff.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in developing SLP programs and revise departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies.
• Share professional knowledge and alert Manager to educational needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist

BLS certification

CCC - ASHA

Job description

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson Northwest

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $55.00 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

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 statelicensureas a Speech Language Pathologist required.

• CertifiedBLSor 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

Location : Location US-AZ-Tucson

Job ID 384701

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Speech Language Pathology

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson