Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital - York•West Manchester Township, PA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides compassionate care to patients during recovery and works collaboratively with associates to deliver quality interdisciplinary patient programming. The role includes evaluating communication skills and swallowing function and providing goal-oriented treatment to help patients reach their maximum communication and swallowing potential. The position includes an orientation program, tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities, a clinical ladder program, a student debt benefit program, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Certified BLS or completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.

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 maximize 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.
Help maintain an adequate stock of supplies.
Share professional knowledge and experience, and alert the Manager to educational needs.