Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient Rehab - PRN/per-diem

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Tallahassee•Tallahassee, FL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital with an acute rehabilitation unit. We are committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery as well as individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

Take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.
Have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
Participate with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
Assist in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
Exhibit willingness to share professional knowledge and experience.
Alert the Manager to educational needs.