Speech Pathologist- PRN

Hourly Rate- $55.00

Speech Language Pathology-PRN

Who we are:

Kent Hospital located in Warwick Rhode Island provides high quality compassionate and personalized health care delivered in an interdisciplinary model that involves all members of the health care team.

The Kent Medical Staff represents more than 30 specialty areas. Their credentials include training in leading educational and medical institutions worldwide. The hospitals care team includes more than 2300 nurses technical professionals and support staff.

Kent Hospital is an affiliate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) for medical education.

How youll contribute

• 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
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory licensing payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patients family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Companys Code of Business Conduct the Corporate Compliance Agreement appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Graduate of a masters level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage - withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period-tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required.

• Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with KY Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Emma Peterson by emailing at

EEOC Statement

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