Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Select Medical; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Evansville, IN. This per diem role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients in a supportive environment, with the potential for full-time advancement. Benefit from thorough orientation and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while collaborating with a dedicated team of health professionals.

Benefits

Extensive SLP orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and swallowing functions.
• Participate in monitoring quality of services in the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Assist in developing SLP role within programs and revising departmental policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Evaluation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Evansville, IN

Schedule: Per Diem/PRNCompensation: $50.00/hr.

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 Speech Pathologist (SLP) 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
• 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 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans