Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Per Diem

Select Medical • Tucson, AZ

14h • 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 provides compassionate care to patients and collaborates with associates to deliver quality interdisciplinary programming. This is a per diem role at Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson Northwest, with compensation of $55.00 per hour.

The SLP evaluates patients’ communication skills and/or swallowing function and provides goal-oriented treatment to support their maximum communication and swallowing potential. The role also contributes to the quality and development of the Rehab Therapy Department’s services, programs, and procedures.

The position offers an extensive orientation program and the possibility of future full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) benefits after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certified BLS, or completion of BLS 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

• Evaluate patients’ communication skills and/or swallowing function.
• Provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate patients’ maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Collaborate with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
• Participate with 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.
• Alert the Manager to educational needs.
• Understand and respond to patients’ physical, mental, psychological, and social needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed