Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan (6th floor of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Pay: $52.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek 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 Speech Pathologist (SLP) 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

• 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.

Location : Location US-MI-Battle Creek

Job ID 372703

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 2

Category Speech Language Pathology

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek