Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,600 per week

About the Role

Responsible for providing safe and effective speech-language pathology and dysphagia services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the identified communication and swallowing needs of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.

Department Description

The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in self-care, physical mobility or functional independence. The speech therapy teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat those experiencing difficulty with speech sounds, language, voice, swallowing, and cognition (memory, attention, and problem solving). We provide care to adult patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in both the acute and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology and dysphagia services through evaluation, treatment, and education.
• Address communication and swallowing needs of patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, and team members.
• Promote teamwork within the rehabilitation team.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered Oregon Speech-Language Pathology license required.
• Certificate of Clinical Compliance from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or active participant in Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 6 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits

LanceSoft Job ID #j979556cdykvscmq3hn3bn8w5s8bkm5m. Pay package is based on 6-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.