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

Select Medical; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem role in Tallahassee, FL. Compensation is $45 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The hospital emphasizes world-class inpatient post-ICU care for critically ill patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations and goal-oriented treatment, collaboration with rehab staff, and participation in program development.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within the first 90 days of employment is required.
• Preferred qualification: CCC issued by ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of communication skills and swallowing function.
• Provide goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Collaborate with rehab staff to monitor and improve service quality.
• Contribute to development and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Schedule: Per DiemCompensation: $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

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