Correctional Speech Language Pathologist - $1,869 per week

Nightingale's List LLC

California

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

Nightingale's List LLC is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 26-week assignment in Stockton, California. The position requires delivering screenings, evaluations, and therapy in a correctional setting, with 40 hours per week and 8-hour days.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documentation, and adherence to licensing and safety standards. AHA BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

Must hold a Speech-Language Pathologist license and an American Heart Association BLS certification.
Travel assignment in Stockton, California.
26-week duration with 40 hours per week, days shift.

Responsibilities

Conduct speech, language, voice, and swallowing screenings and comprehensive evaluations.
Obtain and review patient histories and assess communication abilities.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
Provide individual and group speech-language therapy to improve communication and swallowing.
Evaluate and treat swallowing difficulties and propose appropriate strategies.
Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Maintain accurate clinical records and progress notes per policies.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff to coordinate care.
Educate patients and staff on disorders and therapy techniques.
Conduct staff training on identification and management of speech disorders.
Coordinate services and schedule evaluations to ensure timely delivery of treatment.
Supervise and provide clinical guidance to staff when assigned.
Follow California licensing requirements and CDCR/CCHCS policies.
Maintain professional boundaries in a correctional environment.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Stockotn, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: 26 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct speech, language, voice, and swallowing screenings and comprehensive evaluations to identify communication and related disorders.
Obtain and review patient medical histories, assess communication abilities, and document clinical findings.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, medical needs, and functional communication goals.
Provide individual and group speech-language therapy to improve speech clarity, language comprehension, expressive communication, voice, and swallowing function.
Evaluate swallowing difficulties and recommend appropriate therapeutic strategies and interventions within professional scope of practice.
Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and assess the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment notes, evaluation reports, and progress documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients and healthcare staff on communication disorders, swallowing precautions, and appropriate therapeutic techniques.
Conduct staff training and provide guidance on the identification and management of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Coordinate speech therapy services, schedule clinical evaluations, and ensure timely delivery of treatment.
Supervise and provide clinical guidance to subordinate speech-language pathology staff when assigned.
Follow California licensing requirements, applicable healthcare regulations, patient confidentiality standards, and CDCR/CCHCS policies.
Maintain professional boundaries and comply with institutional safety, security, and contraband-control procedures while providing care in a correctional environment.