Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,446 per week
American Traveler · Alamogordo, NM · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a 13-week travel contract in Alamogordo, NM.
Responsibilities
- Examines, tests, and diagnoses patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders, and administers appropriate remedial treatments
- Performs evaluations with attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills
- Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability
- Documents test results and recommends remedial treatment plans
- Confers with physicians and interdisciplinary associates to institute individualized treatment plans utilizing corrective exercises and specialized equipment
- Maintains ongoing communication with patients regarding progress, home programs, and therapeutic goals
- Affords assistance to patients in carrying out physician prescriptions and receives and writes verbal orders in accordance with practice act guidelines
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program; Bachelor's degree required
- New graduates are accepted, though experience is preferred; CFY supervision may be arranged
- Must hold or be eligible for NM state licensure; license required if applicable
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- Current ASHA certification card required
- US Social Security Number required for consideration
- Two professional references required for consideration
- Active copies of all certifications required for consideration
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
None specified
Benefits
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
5x8 hours per week, 8 hours per shift