Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Greenwood, SC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina, is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region, providing intensive rehabilitation for conditions including stroke, neurological injury, post-surgical orthopedic needs, and trauma recovery. Its interdisciplinary team develops customized therapy plans and goals to support patients’ functional abilities. The hospital is Joint Commission-accredited and part of Ernest Health’s network.

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current BLS certification from an approved provider is required.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Applies age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates competency in providing care according to established standards.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

What This Job Offers

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