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

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CEU Reimbursement

License reimbursement

Medical reimbursement

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a contract assignment in a SNF/LTC setting. You will assess referred patients for speech, language, and swallowing needs and provide targeted therapy to improve communication and safe swallowing.

The role requires an SLP-CCC, current state licensure or active licensure process, and CPR certification, with collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team to meet patient goals.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as an SLP or actively pursuing licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop a care plan for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs and adjust care to meet goals.
• Set realistic goals to develop communication and swallowing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing speech, language, or swallowing interventions.
• Deliver skilled speech therapy services per physician orders.
• Develop and modify care plans and goals with the team.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment planning

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

SLP-CCC

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

A great SNF / LTC 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.
• Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.

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