Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,104 per week

About the role

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy services to include evaluation and treatment to pediatric patients to older adults based on diagnosed conditions. Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary) Shift: 5x8 Days.

Responsibilities

• Play an important part in helping patients 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.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Speech Language Pathologist
• Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.
• Must possess independent decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of SLP experience

Qualifications

Must be licensed to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Michigan.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety
• Compassion and sensitivity
• Critical thinking and fast action in emergencies

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hours per shift, 5 shifts per week.