Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Medical • Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Speech Language Pathologist provides compassionate treatment and collaborates with associates to deliver quality interdisciplinary patient programming. The role evaluates and treats communication and swallowing needs to support patients in reaching their maximum potential.

This is a per diem position in Des Moines, Iowa, paying $55.00 per hour. The hospital offers an extensive orientation program and the possibility of future full-time opportunities. Part-time and per diem employees may qualify for 401(k) participation upon 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

• Provide comprehensive evaluations of 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.
• Address patients’ physical, mental, psychological, and social needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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