Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 68,880,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility for part-time positions based on hours

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Erie seeks a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide essential communication and swallowing evaluations and treatments. Candidates must hold a current state license and BLS certification. The SLP will participate in patient care, staff performance reviews, and development of services, ensuring the highest quality of care in collaboration with a dedicated team. This is a per diem position with opportunities for full-time advancement.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in the development of the SLP role in programs and services.
• Monitor the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.

Skills

Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Erie, PA

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

Employer: Select Specialty Hospital - Erie

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie 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 Language 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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.