Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / PRN

Regency Hospital Company; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Central Georgia is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for per diem coverage in Macon, GA. The role focuses on comprehensive evaluations, goal-directed therapy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support post-ICU patients.

Minimum qualifications include current SLP licensure and BLS, with CCC from ASHA preferred. The position offers a sign-on bonus and flexible per diem scheduling to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days of employment is required.
• CCC from ASHA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and swallowing function with goal-oriented treatment.
• Deliver therapy to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Monitor the quality of rehab therapy services in the department.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in developing SLP roles in programs and revise department policies and procedures.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

CCC (ASHA) preferred

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Macon, GA
Schedule: Per Diem/PRN/As Needed
Compensation: $55.00 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Regency Hospital - Central Georgia 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
• 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.