Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Full-time

Wage scale: $37.60-$63.00 per hour

How you’ll contribute 

· Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities

· Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records

· Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements

· Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs

· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

· Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws

· Other duties as assigned

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits:  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

· Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements

· Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA

· Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population

· Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered

· Current CPR certification

· Strong organizational and communication skills