Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,779 per week

TotalMed Allied; Houghton Lake (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sick pay

401k retirement plan

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Houghton Lake, MI. The role involves assessing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders, and creating tailored care plans for varied patient populations in acute care.

Requirements include ASHA SLP certification, BLS, state licensing, and 1 year of experience (6 months may be considered for exceptional candidates). The position is a 13-week travel engagement with 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required; exceptional candidates with related background may be accepted with 6 months.
• Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP national certification, with state-specific licensing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Perform screenings to detect communication disorders.
• Educate patients and families on speech disorders and etiologies.
• Report progress to families, teachers, or medical staff as needed.
• Document care following state and insurance guidelines.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

ASHA SLP Certification

Licensure knowledge

Education

ASHA Certification

State licensure

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Houghton Lake, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Speech Language PathologistDiscipline:

Discipline:

TherapyDuration:

Duration:

13 weeks30 hours per weekShift:

Shift:

10 hours, daysEmployment Type:

Employment Type:

Travel

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Houghton Lake, MI. The right SLP should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements. 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.

Requirements*

• BLS, ASHA, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1492405. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 30.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Speech-Language Pathologists - SLP THER - TravelAbout TotalMed Allied

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