Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / PRN

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you committed to delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Job Description

• Take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; understand physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of your patients.
• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Participate with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
• Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
• Assist in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
• Exhibit willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alert the Manager to educational needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a program satisfying the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association's academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Must hold a valid license issued by the State in which they are practicing.
• Must have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Additional Information

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.