Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson • Oro Valley, AZ

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About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Speech Language Pathologist provides compassionate treatment and collaborates with associates to support interdisciplinary patient programming. The role evaluates and treats communication and swallowing needs to help patients reach their maximum potential. This is a per diem position at Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson Northwest, compensated at $55.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certified BLS, or completion within the first 90 days of employment.
• Understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment.
• Willingness to collaborate with associates in interdisciplinary patient programming.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, mental, psychological, and social needs.
• Evaluate communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and swallowing potential.
• Collaborate with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
• 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 developing the SLP role in programs and services and revising departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
• Share professional knowledge and experience, and alert the Manager to educational needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for a full-time position.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

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