Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines • Des Moines, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines 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 treatment and supports patients' communication and swallowing needs. The role includes evaluating communication skills and/or swallowing function, delivering goal-oriented treatment, and collaborating with associates on interdisciplinary patient programming. This is a per-diem position in Des Moines, Iowa, paying $55.00 per hour. The employer offers an extensive orientation and notes that the role may lead to potential full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) eligibility 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

• Understand and address patients' physical, mental, psychological, and social needs.
• Collaborate with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of communication skills and/or swallowing function.
• Provide goal-oriented treatment to maximize patients' communication and/or swallowing potential.
• 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.
• Help maintain an adequate stock of supplies.
• Share professional knowledge and experience, and alert the Manager to educational 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 the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.

What This Job Offers

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