<p>Overview</p> <p>Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)</p> <p>Location: Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis 300 South 1st Capitol Drive</p> <p>Schedule: Per DiemCompensation: $55</p> <p>Select Specialty Hospital - St. Charles 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.</p> <p>Why Join Us</p> <ul> <li>Start Strong: Extensive Speech Pathologist (SLP) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting </li><li>Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities </li><li>Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department. </li><li>Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals. </li><li>Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures. </li><li>Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies. </li><li>Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required. </li><li>Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association. </li></ul> <p>Additional Data</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans</p>