Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment throughout the recovery process.

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative, responsibility, and action every day to understand and address the physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of patients.
• Evaluates communication skills and/or swallowing function and provides goal-oriented treatment to maximize communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Maintains an adequate stock of supplies and assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services.
• Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals, and assists in the revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitors the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Shares professional knowledge and experiences, and alerts the Manager to educational needs.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.

Skills

• Understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive SLP orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into the setting.
• Opportunity for advancement through potential full-time opportunities.
• Your impact matters within a team of over 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.

Pay

$52.00 per hour

Schedule

PRN (as needed)