Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,373 per week

TotalMed Allied; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Continuing Education

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Dandridge, TN. The role involves evaluating and developing a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

The SLP will diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, create personalized therapy plans, and provide education to patients and families. Requires ASHA-SLP certification, BLS, and state licensure; 6 months of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; new grads encouraged.
• ASHA- SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing is required.
• SLP must be able to stand and walk for long periods and have knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans for diverse patient populations.
• Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and family about speech disorders and causes.

Skills

ASHA SLP Certification

BLS

State Licensing

Clinical skills

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Dandridge, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements

Job Details

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Dandridge, TN. The right SLP should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. As an SLP, you will be responsible for assisting patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments and evaluating and developing a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• BLS, ASHA, 1 Year (additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment).

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1482992. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologists - SLP THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1