Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Spartanburg, South Carolina

We have a great Per Diem opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist in Spartanburg, SC.

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care with a personal touch. Serving the Upstate region, our institute specializes in helping patients recover from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other disabling conditions through intensive therapy programs.

Our interdisciplinary team including rehab physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers is passionate about patient care and works collaboratively to design individualized treatment plans for each patient's unique goals. We offer advanced rehabilitation technologies and a supportive environment that encourages progress and healing.

Joint Commission-accredited and consistently ranked among top rehab providers, Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is proud to help patients rebuild their abilities and confidence on the journey to recovery.

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current State Speech Language Pathology License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years' experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates 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 proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.