Travel Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehabilitation - $1,857 per week
About the role
The current client in Richmond, VA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Traveling SLP) to provide speech therapy services to pediatric patients and older adults based on diagnosed conditions. This contract assignment is for 13 weeks (temporary), with a shift of 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 the 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
The ideal candidate should go a step further by being a critical thinker and fast to act with emergencies. No specific qualifications are listed beyond the experience and education requirements.
Skills
Strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety, compassion and sensitivity, and exceptional communication skills are essential.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage, 401K matching, and new licensing reimbursement are provided.
Pay
Pay depends on location and experience. A tax-free stipend amount will be determined.
Schedule
Shift: 8 hours, days.
Location
Richmond, VA