Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN/Per Diem - Acute Care

Select Specialty Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluation and treatment for patients in a per diem role at our Tallahassee, FL location. You will design individualized therapy plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal communication and swallowing outcomes.

Applicants must hold current licensure as an SLP, with BLS or completion within 90 days, and CCC from ASHA is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement goal-oriented treatment plans and interventions.
• Monitor quality of services and participate in peer reviews and performance appraisals.
• Assist in policy development and maintaining supplies within Rehab Therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation and treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $45 per hour

Sign on bonus: $5,000

Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee

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 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.
• 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.
• As a Speech Language Pathologist, 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.