Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance and loan programs

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem role in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital in Gardena, CA. The SLP will provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities for adults and geriatric patients.

The position offers a wage scale of $38.40-$65.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health's network.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in Speech Language Pathology accredited by Education Standards Board or ASHA certification requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team; assist with scheduling and post charges daily.
• Document patient care per regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Instruct patient’s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Adhere to Code of Business Conduct and applicable state/federal laws; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Per Diem

Wage scale: $38.40-$65.00 per hour

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement

Your experience matters

AtKindred Hospital South Bay Gardena, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech-Language Pathologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

About us

AtKindred Hospital South Bay Gardena is a54-bed located inGardena,California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

AtLifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AtLifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.