Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / PRN

Select Medical; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for chronically and critically ill patients. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while fostering professional growth and development. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this innovative firm is looking for passionate individuals ready to contribute to a meaningful mission.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for CCC.
• Valid state license required.
• 2 years of progressively responsible experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills.
• Participate in monitoring quality of services in Rehab Therapy.
• Assist in developing the SLP role in programs and services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Evaluation and Treatment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 50,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

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

• Graduation from a program satisfying the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association’s academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Must hold a valid license issued by the State in which they are practicing.
• Must have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Additional Data

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.