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SPEECH-LANGUAGE SPECIALIST – Inpatient Rehab
LOCATION: Sioux Falls, SD
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance
We are recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a well-established inpatient rehabilitation hospital offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from serious illness, injury, or other complex medical conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who enjoys working as part of a collaborative rehabilitation team and wants to help patients regain essential communication, cognitive, and swallowing skills while progressing toward greater independence.
Both experienced Speech-Language Pathologists and clinicians earlier in their careers are encouraged to explore this opportunity!
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and related rehabilitation needs.
Responsibilities
- Completing comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations.
- Developing individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs and goals.
- Providing evidence-based treatment and adjusting interventions as patients progress.
- Monitoring and documenting functional outcomes and response to therapy.
- Educating patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, case management, and other members of the care team.
- Helping patients achieve meaningful functional gains and greater independence.
Qualifications
- Current Speech-Language Pathologist licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
- CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred; other qualifying education and experience will be considered in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Strong communication, assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.