Speech Pathologist (PRN)
Summary
Provides speech pathology evaluations and prescribed treatment in an acute care setting, with some cross-training for outpatients. PRN coverage includes at least 1 weekend per month, 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend yearly; requires a master’s in speech language pathology, BLS, and SLP licensure.
Highlights
- Schedule
- 1 weekend/month; 1 holiday and holiday weekend/year
- Experience
- 2 years hospital experience preferred; acute care clinical experience
- Education
- Master's in Speech Language Pathology required
- License Required
- Speech Language Pathologist license
- Certifications
- BLS from AHA required
- Reports To
- Department director
- Type
- PRN
Job description
SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Under the direction of the department director, provides quality speech pathology services though evaluation of patients and provides the prescribed treatment to restore function and prevent disability.
Speech Language Pathologist to support evaluations and treatments primarily in acute care setting, but a willingness to cross-train with outpatients is also welcomed. Will support staff planned and unplanned time off, peaks in the census and a minimum of 1 weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday). The candidate will also work a minimum of 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend annually also. An ideal candidate has 1–2 days during the week to support care needs. Experience that can include a student clinical in acute care setting is ideal for this role.
EXPERIENCE: 2 years hospital experience preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
EDUCATION: Required: Masters - Speech Language Pathology
EXPERIENCE: 2 years hospital experience preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
EDUCATION: Required: Masters - Speech Language Pathology