Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Company: 3844 - Palomar Health Rehab Hospital
Location: Escondido
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN at 3844 - Palomar Health Rehab Hospital summary:
As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute, I provide essential therapy to help patients recover their speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. I work within an interdisciplinary team to communicate patient progress and ensure thorough documentation according to regulatory standards. With a focus on patient care and professional development, I strive to make a positive impact on the recovery journey of individuals in need.
Description:
A career at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Palomar Health, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the San Diego area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Escondido, and the surrounding area, need them. If you are 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 for our PRN job!
Our Benefits:
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Low therapy-to-patient ratios
- Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage for full time employees
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families--- Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees--- 6 paid holidays for full time employees--- Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees--- 401(k) retirement plan--- Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

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  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.
  
  
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  Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
  
  
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  Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
  
  
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  Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
  
  
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  Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
  
  
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  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:
  
  
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    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.
    
    
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    Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
    
    
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    Minimum of six months speech therapy/Speech-Language Pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
    
    
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    Current and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
    
    
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    Current CPR certification.
    
    
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    Strong organizational and communication skills.
    
    
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    Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
    
    
    Compensation is $55.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.
    
    Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
    
    
    Keywords:
    Speech-Language Pathology, patient therapy, rehabilitation services, communication skills, cognitive therapy, swallowing therapy, healthcare, patient care, clinical competencies, interdisciplinary team
    

Keywords: 3844 - Palomar Health Rehab Hospital, Escondido , Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN, Healthcare , Escondido, California