Travel SLP — Acute Care (13w)

TotalMed Allied; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Benefits start day 1

Continuing Education

Job summary

TotalMed Allied in Virginia is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in North Chesterfield. The role requires 1 year of experience, or 6 months for exceptional candidates, and involves evaluating and planning care for patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments in acute care.

You will diagnose, treat, and educate patients, create therapy plans, perform screenings, document progress, and coordinate with families and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• Speech-Language Pathologists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty.
• SLPs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• ASHA, BLS, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
• Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
• Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Job description

TotalMed Allied in Virginia is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in North Chesterfield. The role requires 1 year of experience, or 6 months for exceptional candidates, and involves evaluating and planning care for patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments in acute care.

You will diagnose, treat, and educate patients, create therapy plans, perform screenings, document progress, and coordinate with families and medical staff.