Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Jacksonville, AR

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About The Position

Duval Regional Rehabilitation Hospital at Jacksonville is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist in Jacksonville, Florida. The hospital is a 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving the greater Jacksonville area, helping patients regain independence after serious illness or injury through individualized rehabilitation programs delivered by experienced clinical teams. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy supported by advanced medical oversight.

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. The position integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Ernest Health offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs and opportunities for employees to provide feedback through My Ernest Journey and its Engagement Survey.

Requirements

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
• Demonstrate understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate competency in providing care according to established standards.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• 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 appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
• Career advancement opportunities and professional growth support.
• Opportunities to share feedback about the work experience through My Ernest Journey and the Engagement Survey.

What This Job Offers

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