Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Cayce, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with modern therapy gyms and amenities to promote healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region. At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll find the resources to grow your career in a place that feels like home. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Requirements

Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
Current BLS certification from an approved required.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates 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 or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.