Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport (Gulf Coast)·Gulfport, Mississippi

$50 - $50/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 16 days ago

Practice for this role

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) · $50 - $50/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+25% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Gulfport, Mississippi ($40.00/hr)

46 similar openings in the Gulfport area · median $39.50/hr

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Gulfport, Mississippi rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% above the Gulfport, Mississippi median for allied health roles.

The Speech Language Pathologist will perform comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing functions to provide goal-oriented treatment. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor service quality and assist in departmental policy development.

Overview Position

Speech
Language
Pathologist (SLP)
Per
Diem
Location:
Gulfport,
MS
Schedule:
Per
Diem -
As
Needed -
About 10
Hours per week to help cover
Pay
Rate: $50 per hour Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport 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/lif,e 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
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

Requirements

Candidates must hold current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and possess or obtain BLS certification within 90 days. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA is preferred.

professional certificate
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient evaluation
Policy development
Peer review
Rehabilitation therapy
Speech language pathology
Communication therapy
Swallowing function assessment

Benefits

401k
Employee assistance program

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $50 - $50/hr
Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
Posted: Aug 24, 2026
Closes: Aug 24, 2027
Application: Employer website

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