Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $45.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highland is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Speech Pathologists (SLP) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.

• You have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.

• You will provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.

• Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.

• Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.

• Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.

• Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.

• Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.

• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-PA-Latrobe

Job ID 372086

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Speech Language Pathology

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands