Per Diem / PRN Speech Language Pathologist
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
AIKEN, SC
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab at Aiken Regional Medical Centers is consistently among the top performers in the CSRA, UHS facilities, and the country.  Through strong interdisciplinary communication and cooperation, the Physical Therapist will assist in progression of mobility-related tasks to facilitate a comprehensive return to function for a variety of patients. 

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

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To provide Speech Language Pathology services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, and discharge planning) to patients in the adult outpatient setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy. 

Duties:

• Conducts evaluations (language, articulation, voice and dysphagia), considering medical history, physician orders, patient capabilities, and patient expectations.
• Develops appropriate treatment plan consistent with assessment, diagnostic outcomes, while incorporating patient goals and focus on discharge planning.
• Implement treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, and procedures.
• Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
• Meet documentation standards with patient charts.
• Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
• Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.            
• Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Timely and cost effective delivery of services.
• Displays excellent customer service skills.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.                                    

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

Education requirements:                 Master's Degree from an accredited SLP program.                                             

Work experience requirements:                  Prefer 1 year experience in a adult outpatient setting but not required.                                        

Required licenses/ certifications/courses             Current SC license, Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (CCC-SLP), BLS.                                            

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:              Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.  Effective interpersonal skills.  Clinical competence in speech/language and dysphagia.  Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.