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

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Direct deposit

CEU reimbursement

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a contract assignment in Salinas, California. The SLP will assess referred patients with speech, language and swallowing needs and deliver targeted therapy according to physician orders.

Responsibilities include teaching patients to produce sounds, improve voice, and strengthen swallowing safety. The ideal candidate holds an active SLP-CCC license (or be in process), CPR certification, and thrives in an

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license or active licensure application as SLP.
• Current CPR certification.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team on a care plan.
• Provide speech therapy per physician orders.
• Set goals to improve communication and swallowing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for speech, language and swallowing needs.
• Teach phonation, voice improvement, and language skills.
• Strengthen muscles or apply compensatory swallowing strategies.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) licensed

SLP-CCC

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 rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses