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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem

Select Medical

Birmingham, ALPer Diem$50/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$50/hr
Location
Birmingham, AL
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State SLP Licensure, requiredBLS Certification, required

Job overview

Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham seeks a per-diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide inpatient post-ICU care for critically ill patients. The role includes evaluating communication and swallowing function, delivering goal-oriented treatment, and collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues. The schedule involves picking up shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Current state licensure and BLS certification are required; a current Certificate of Clinical Competence is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication Evaluation, nice to haveSwallowing Evaluation, nice to haveGoal-Oriented Treatment, nice to haveInterdisciplinary Collaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

State SLP Licensure, requiredBLS Certification, requiredSpeech Language Pathology CCC, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Birmingham, AL

Schedule: Per Diem; Pick up Shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Speech Pathologists (SLP) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

  • Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

  • As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.

  • You have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.

  • You will provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.

  • Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.

  • Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.

  • Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.

  • Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.

  • Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.

  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-AL-Birmingham

Job ID 390577

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Speech Language Pathology

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham

How this job compares

Set against the 3,361 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50/hr
  • US median$50–58/hr1,345 hourly ranges

This rate, $50/hr, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($54/hr) — in the middle half of Speech-Language Pathologist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Alabama and 3,361 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
Speech-Language Pathologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (975 postings).
Education
1,699 of the 3,361 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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