Speech Language Pathologist (Slp) PRN

Description

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Setting: Med Surg

FTE: PRN/Per Diem

City/State: Florence, AL

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient's unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families

• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees

• 6 paid holidays for full time employees

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• 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, 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.

Qualifications

As a Speech-Language Pathologist / SLP you will:

• Be a graduate of a master's level program in Speech-Language Pathology, which is accredited by the 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

• Have a 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.

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.