Speech Language Pathologist (SLP - CCC or CFY) - School Contract

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP for a contract assignment in Rockford, Illinois.

The role involves assessing patients with speech, language, or swallowing needs and delivering targeted interventions. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, deliver physician-ordered therapy, and set achievable goals to improve communication and swallowing abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as an SLP or in process for licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan, evaluate and modify care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop or recover communication and swallowing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine needs in speech, language and swallowing.
• Teach patients how to produce sounds, improve voice, and enhance language skills.
• Implement therapy plans and document progress to maintain consistent patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to adjust plans of care as needed.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment planning

Goal setting

Speech therapy techniques

Tools

CPR Certification

State licensure in progress

Job description

A great School is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP to join their growing team for a contract assignment!The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require treatment for speech, hearing and or language deficits. The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.

Requirements include:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
• Current CPR certification.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that the patient can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Highly competitive pay rates401(k) planDirect depositCEU ReimbursementA chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United StatesHigh coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance planLicense and medical reimbursementHousing accommodationsAssignment completion bonuses