Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport (Gulf Coast) • Gulfport, MS

87d • $50

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital 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.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of patients.
• Understand communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Participate with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
• Exhibit willingness to share professional knowledge and experience and alert the Manager to educational needs.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into the setting.
• Opportunity for advancement leading to potential full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401k eligibility for part time/Per Diem positions based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program available to part time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level