Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach • Palm Springs, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach 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, high-quality care and works collaboratively with associates to support interdisciplinary patient programming. The role includes evaluating communication and swallowing function and delivering goal-oriented treatment to help patients achieve their maximum potential. The position is per diem in Palm Beach, Florida, and pays $55 per hour, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus. 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 after reaching 1,000 work 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

• Evaluate patients’ communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate their maximum communication and 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, and alert the Manager to educational needs.
• Address the physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of patients.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential future full-time opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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