at Select Medical in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Overview
Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Select Specialty Hospital – Tucson Northwest
Schedule: Per Diem
Compensation: $55.00 per hour
Select Specialty Hospital 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-AZ-Tucson
Job ID 372418
Position Type Per Diem
Experience (Years) 1
Category Speech Language Pathology
Company Select Specialty Hospital – Tucson
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