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

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CEU reimbursement

Health insurance

License reimbursement

Assignment completion bonuses

Bonuses

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a contract assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Texas. The SLP will assess patients with speech, language and swallowing needs and implement therapy plans.

The role requires licensure as an SLP, CPR certification, and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and carry out care plans. SLP-CCC is a must.

Qualifications

• 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 as per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan, evaluate and modify care for speech therapy.
• Set realistic goals for communication and swallowing improvements.
• Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring treatment for speech, language or swallowing deficits.
• Teach patients how to produce sounds and improve voice or language skills.
• Use compensatory strategies to support swallowing and prevent choking.

Skills

SLP-CCC

License

CPR

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Speech therapy

Assessment

Goal setting

Education

Accredited program graduate

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