Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson Northwest is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem schedule. You will perform comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing, and deliver goal-oriented therapy to support maximum function.

You will participate in quality monitoring, peer reviews, and assist in developing SLP programs and policies while ensuring adequate supplies are available for patient care.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• CCC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and swallowing potential.
• Monitor quality of services in Rehab Therapy Department and participate in peer reviews.
• Assist in developing SLP programs, revising policies, and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Education

CCC Certification

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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.

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
• 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.