Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Full-Time
About The Position
Regency Hospital - Macon 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 evaluates and treats communication and swallowing needs, collaborating with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming. The role includes participation in monitoring service quality and peer review, contributing to program development and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining supplies, and sharing professional knowledge. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, in Macon, Georgia, with compensation of $33.00 to $51.00 per hour and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The employer offers an orientation program, career development opportunities, and benefits supporting employee well-being.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Certified BLS or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.
- Understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment.
- Desire to collaborate with associates in providing quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ 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.
- Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
- Share professional knowledge and experience, and alert the Manager to educational needs.
- Understand and address patients’ physical, mental, psychological, and social needs.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Clinical ladder program
- Student debt benefit program
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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