Speech Language Pathologist (SLP - CCC) - SNF / LTC - Contract

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay rates

401(k) plan

CEU reimbursement

Comprehensive health and supplemental insurance

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Georgetown, Delaware. This position involves assessing patients for speech, hearing, or language deficits and teaching them strategies to improve communication and swallowing skills.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and will be required to hold a state license or be in the process of obtaining it. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k), and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• MUST have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist/SLP, or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred for speech, hearing, and/or language deficits.
• Teach patients how to make sounds, improve voice, and increase oral or written language skills.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic techniques

Education

Graduation from an accredited school

Job description

Position Overview

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their growing team. The SLP will assess referred patients requiring treatment for speech, hearing, or language deficits and teach them to improve communication and swallowing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred for speech, hearing, and/or language deficits.
• Teach patients how to make sounds, improve voice, and increase oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively.
• Teach individuals strategies to strengthen muscles or use compensatory techniques to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan, evaluate, and modify care to meet speech therapy goals.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop or recover reliable communication and swallowing skills, enabling them to fulfill educational, vocational, and social roles.

Requirements

• MUST have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist/SLP, or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Current CPR certification.

About Centra

Centra Healthcare Solutions focuses on matching healthcare professionals with positions across the United States. They offer a variety of dynamic placements in multiple settings.

Benefits (Local Contract / Travel Assignment)

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU reimbursement
• Comprehensive health and supplemental insurance
• Licensure reimbursement
• Housing accommodations (for travel)
• Assignment completion bonuses