Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem
About The Position
SSH-Tri-Cities 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. Speech Pathologists (SLP) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. This role offers an extensive Speech Pathologist (SLP) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. There is an opportunity for advancement, as demonstrating skills and dedication could lead to potential full-time opportunities. Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
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, understanding the physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.
- Understand communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to 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.
- Alert the Manager to educational needs.
Benefits
- $2500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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