Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,173 per week

TotalMed · Hilltop, WV · 1 mo ago

On-siteInternship

About the role

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Hilltop, WV. The right SLP should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements. As an SLP, you will be responsible for assisting patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments and evaluating and developing a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing.
Speech-Language Pathologists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty.
SLPs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
BLS, ASHA, 2 Years
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Schedule

Shift: 7 hours, days; 35 hours per week.

Benefits